Uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus

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Uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus results in metabolic acidosis due to the accumulation of ketones in the blood as the body breaks down fat for energy in the absence of insulin. Hypertension is not a direct consequence of uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus. Brain glucose utilization may increase in response to hypoglycemia, but is not a feature of uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus. Hepatic ketogenesis is actually higher in uncontrolled type I diabetes mellitus due to the lack of insulin, which normally inhibits ketogenesis.

Uncontrolled Type I Diabetes Mellitus