____ is an anomaly of glucose disorders and the patient presents with the signs and symptoms of DKA yet is hypoglycemic.

A. Gluconeogenesis
B. Glycogenolysis
C. Diabetic ketoacidosis
D. Alcoholic ketoacidosis


Answer: D

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