MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ occurs when the body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast
A
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
B
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when the body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast. The liver processes the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes the blood to become acidic.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hypoglycemia is the most common complication of diabetic ketoacidosis while being treated, occurring in an estimated 5–25% of patients with DKA. [37] Acute adverse outcomes of hypoglycemia include seizures, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular events. Hourly blood sugar monitoring is needed in the acute phase of treatment.

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