《英文msh詞典》Diabetic Ketoses
[入口詞] Diabetic Ketoses
[主題詞] Diabetic Ketoacidosis
[英文釋義] Complication of diabetes resulting from severe insulin deficiency coupled with an absolute or relative increase in glucagon concentration. The metabolic acidosis is caused by the breakdown of adipose stores and resulting increased levels of free fatty acids. Glucagon accelerates the oxidation of the free fatty acids producing excess ketone bodies (ketosis).