A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with hyperglycemia and associated acidosis.Which alternative fuel in the body is responsible for the acidosis?

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In type 1 diabetes mellitus, the insulin production is inadequate, leading to insufficient glucose uptake by the cells. The body then breaks down fats to produce energy, resulting in the production of ketones, which can accumulate and cause a state of acidosis. Glycogen and proteins are not typically involved in this metabolic process. Insulin is deficient in this case, so it cannot be the alternative fuel responsible for acidosis. Therefore, the correct answer is C (ketones).

A Patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Is Admitted with Hyperglycemia