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\əblˈɪtəɹˌe͡ɪtɪŋ], \əblˈɪtəɹˌeɪtɪŋ], \ə_b_l_ˈɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ]\
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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).