Biochemistry Starvation and diabetes mellitus can lead on to ketoacidosis. Which of the following features is in favour of ketoacidosis due to diabetes mellitus – A Increase in glucagon/insulin ratio, increased cAMP and increased blood glucose B Decreased insulin, increased free fatty acid which is equivalent to blood glucose C Decreased insulin, increased free fatty acid which is not equivalent to blood glucose D Elevated insulin and free fatty acid, equivalent to blood glucose 💡 Explanation Starvation and diabetes mellitus can lead on to ketoacidosis. Which of the following features is in favour of ketoacidosis due to diabetes mellitus - ✓ Correct Answer: A. Increase in glucagon/insulin ratio, increased cAMP and increased blood glucose