A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following lab values: serum glucose 500 milligrams per deciliter (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high), and arterial pH 7.20 (low). Her parents state that she has been sick with the “flu” for a week. Which of the following statements best explains her acidotic state?

Hormonal imbalances can occur when hormone levels in the bloodstream are too high or too low. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Menstruation Puberty Pregnancy Menopause Certain medical conditions Lifestyle habits Environmental conditions Endocrine gland malfunctions  Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can include: Weight changes Lower sex drive Acne Mood swings Constipation or diarrhea Irregular menstrual cycle Infertility Pain in the abdomen or the back during menstruation Low sex drive Insomnia  Hormonal imbalances can lead to disorders of the... Show more

Hormonal imbalances can occur when hormone levels in the bloodstream are too high or too low. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
Menstruation
Puberty
Pregnancy
Menopause
Certain medical conditions
Lifestyle habits
Environmental conditions
Endocrine gland malfunctions 

Symptoms of a hormonal imbalance can include:
Weight changes
Lower sex drive
Acne
Mood swings
Constipation or diarrhea
Irregular menstrual cycle
Infertility
Pain in the abdomen or the back during menstruation
Low sex drive
Insomnia 

Hormonal imbalances can lead to disorders of the endocrine system, such as: diabetes, thyroid disease, growth disorders, and sexual dysfunction. 
Hormonal alterations can also be caused by exercise. Research has focused on the effect of exercise-induced hormonal alterations on reproductive functioning and various endocrine-related diseases. 
 

Related Test: Pathophysiology Practice Test: Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

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