In a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus admitted with hyperglycemia, fats are being broken down for energy. Which alternative fuel does the breakdown of fats produce?

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When fats are broken down for energy, especially in the context of type 1 diabetes mellitus where there is an insulin deficiency, the body produces ketones as an alternative fuel source. This process is known as ketogenesis, which occurs when glucose is not available as a primary energy source.

In a Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Admitted with Hyperglycemia