Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

Decreased insulin and elevated glucagon, cortisol, catecholamine, and growth hormone levels can increase the rate of ketogenesis. In contrast to diabetic ketoacidosis, the predominant ketone body in AKA is β-OH. Routine clinical assays for ketonemia test for AcAc and...