A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Is Admitted with Hyperglycemia

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with hyperglycemia and associated acidosis.Which alternative fuel in the body is responsible for the acidosis?

• A) Glycogen
• B) Insulin
• C) Ketones
• D) Proteins

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