Oral hypoglycemic agents may be used to treat patients with:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Sol. Oral hypoglycemic agents are primarily used to manage blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes patients, where insulin production is either insufficient or the body’s cells become resistant to insulin.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Ketosis – Ketosis occurs during uncontrolled diabetes or fasting and is not treated with oral hypoglycemic agents.
· (b) Obesity – Obesity is managed with lifestyle changes, not hypoglycemic agents.
· (c) Dengue – Dengue is a viral infection, and oral hypoglycemic agents are not used to treat it.
· (d) Type 2 diabetes – Correct answer. Oral hypoglycemic agents are used to control blood glucose levels in Type 2 diabetes.