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  2. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Other conditions that may present similarly include other causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis such as diabetic ketoacidosis, toxic alcohol ingestion, and starvation ketosis. [2] Toxic alcohol ingestion includes methanol and ethylene glycol poisoning. [6] Pancreatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, and gastritis may also result in similar ...

  3. Ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    The production of ketones is strongly regulated by insulin and an absolute or relative lack of insulin underlies the pathophysiology of ketoacidosis. Insulin is a potent inhibitor of fatty acid release, so insulin deficiency can cause an uncontrolled release of fatty acids from adipose tissue .

  4. Diabetic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    β-hydroxybutyrate (the conjugate base of β-hydroxybutyric acid, drawn above) despite chemically containing a carboxylate group instead of a ketone, is the principal "ketone body" in diabetic ketoacidosis. DKA is common in type 1 diabetes as this form of diabetes is associated with an absolute lack of insulin production by the islets of ...

  5. Not getting enough magnesium could affect cardiovascular risk

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    Magnesium is an important mineral that affects the body’s muscle and nerve function, as well as multiple other body functions. Experts are interested in how magnesium may affect cardiovascular ...

  6. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink a Glass of Wine ...

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    Other studies support the anti-inflammatory benefits of red wine consumption. This effect is also thanks to red wine’s antioxidants, which may help counter oxidative stress that can damage cells ...

  7. High anion gap metabolic acidosis - Wikipedia

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    The anion gap can be increased due to relatively low levels of cations other than sodium and potassium (e.g. calcium or magnesium). An anion gap is usually considered to be high if it is over 12 mEq/L. High anion gap metabolic acidosis is typically caused by acid produced by the body.

  8. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the life-threatening severe complications of diabetes that demands immediate attention and intervention. [7] It is considered a medical emergency and can affect both patients with T1D (type 1 diabetes) and T2D (type 2 diabetes), but it is more common in T1D. [8]

  9. 15 holiday gifts for dementia patients and caregivers ...

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    The Alzheimer's Association released a list of gift recommendations for individuals with the disease at every stage of dementia. Experts offer insights on how to navigate the holiday amid dementia.