Starvation ketoacidosis

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Tirzepatide

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Tirzepatide induces starvation ketoacidosis in humans.
“Tirzepatide can precipitate starvation ketoacidosis in non-diabetic individuals, particularly when gastrointestinal adverse effects or dietary restriction lead to caloric deprivation.”
Human trialwhile practicing carbohydrate restriction2.5 mg/week1 monthfemalesn = 1
Starvation ketoacidosis associated with tirzepatide use for weight loss in a non-diabetic East Asian woman: a case report
International journal of emergency medicine16 Mar 2026

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