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Ketoacidosis is a type of metabolic acidosis which is caused by high concentrations of keto acids, formed by the deamination of amino acids. This is most common in untreated Type 1 diabetes, when the liver breaks down proteins in response to a perceived need for respiratory substrate. It can also occur in acute starvation, especially when accompanied by alcohol withdrawal.
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