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==Differentiating Ketoacidosis from other | ==Differentiating Ketoacidosis from other Diseases== | ||
Ketoacidosis should not be confused with [[ketosis]], which is one of the body's normal processes for the metabolism of body fat. In ketoacidosis, the accumulation of keto acids is so severe that the [[pH]] of the [[blood]] is substantially decreased. | Ketoacidosis should not be confused with [[ketosis]], which is one of the body's normal processes for the metabolism of body fat. In ketoacidosis, the accumulation of keto acids is so severe that the [[pH]] of the [[blood]] is substantially decreased. | ||
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Differentiating Ketoacidosis from other Diseases
Ketoacidosis should not be confused with ketosis, which is one of the body's normal processes for the metabolism of body fat. In ketoacidosis, the accumulation of keto acids is so severe that the pH of the blood is substantially decreased.