What can be prevented by inhibiting aldose reductase in diabetes mellitus -
Deafness
Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic cataract
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Diabetic cataract o When there is excessive glucose, e.g., in diabetes, it is converted to sorbitol by aldose reductose. Sorbitol is responsible for accumulates in the lens and causes diabetic cataract.
Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Amino sugars, and Mucopolysaccharides