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What Causes Elevated Ammonium And Potassium Levels In A Type 2 Diabetic?
Brief Answer:
Two probable reasons
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to hcm. In diabetics, the common causes can be either a renal problem and/ or hepatic problem. Among the renal causes it is possible they can have a condition called renal tubular acidosis and among the liver causes cirrhosis is probable secondary to a variety of reasons. They need to be treated based on the underlying reasons. Hope this helps. Warm regards.
Two probable reasons
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to hcm. In diabetics, the common causes can be either a renal problem and/ or hepatic problem. Among the renal causes it is possible they can have a condition called renal tubular acidosis and among the liver causes cirrhosis is probable secondary to a variety of reasons. They need to be treated based on the underlying reasons. Hope this helps. Warm regards.
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