ALKALESCENCE
\ˈalke͡ɪlsəns], \ˈalkeɪlsəns], \ˈa_l_k_eɪ_l_s_ə_n_s]\
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Diabetic Ketosis
- Complication diabetes from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in concentration. metabolic acidosis is caused by breakdown of adipose stores and resulting increased levels free fatty acids. Glucagon accelerates the oxidation acids producing excess ketone bodies (ketosis).