Diabetes Mellitus is an endocrine disorder that increases the risk of which two conditions?

The correct choice highlights the strong association between Diabetes Mellitus and both arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Diabetes is known to significantly impact cardiovascular health. Individuals with diabetes often experience changes in blood vessels that can lead to arteriosclerosis, a condition characterized by the thickening and hardening of arterial walls. This process increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Additionally, diabetes can contribute to hypertension, or high blood pressure, as the disease can lead to increased resistance in the blood vessels and fluid retention. The chronic conditions of arteriosclerosis and hypertension often co-occur in individuals with diabetes, making this combination particularly dangerous and increasing the risk of severe complications.

The other choices do not reflect the primary risks typically associated with Diabetes Mellitus. For example, obesity can be linked to diabetes as a risk factor, but it is not typically a consequence of the disease itself; osteoporosis does not have a direct relationship with diabetes. Similarly, while kidney stones and liver disease are health concerns, they lack the direct association seen with arteriosclerosis and hypertension in diabetic individuals. Asthma and anxiety do not have the strong causal links to diabetes that the correct choice presents.