Karen has type 1 diabetes,and she often forgets to administer insulin to herself.Why does her breath usually have a fruity odor?
A) An excessive amount of glucose has accumulated on her teeth,which eventually contributes to dental decay and "bad breath."
B) She has hyperglycemia,which results in ketosis as her body catabolizes an excessive amount of fatty acids.
C) Her diabetic condition causes fermentation in her small intestine,which results in faulty digestion of certain kinds of fruit.
D) Her liver synthesizes too much bile,which is blocking her bile duct and interfering with fatty acid digestion.
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