PREDISPOSING CAUSES
\pɹiːdɪspˈə͡ʊzɪŋ kˈɔːzɪz], \pɹiːdɪspˈəʊzɪŋ kˈɔːzɪz], \p_ɹ_iː_d_ɪ_s_p_ˈəʊ_z_ɪ_ŋ k_ˈɔː_z_ɪ_z]\
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See Predisponent causes.
By Robley Dunglison
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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).