This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fluid and electrolytes, Subject name: Medicine
Type B Lactic acidosis is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Congestive Hea Failure, B. Diabetes, C. Sho bowel syndrome, D. Cyanide poison
B: Diabetes
Answer: B: Diabetes 
Explanation: Lactic Acidosis:An increase in plasma l-lactate may be secondary to poor tissue perfusion (type A)--circulatory insufficiency (shock, cardiac failure), severe anemia, mitochondrial enzyme defects, and inhibitors (carbon monoxide, cyanide)--or to aerobic disorders (type B)-- malignancies, nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors in HIV, diabetes mellitus, renal or hepatic failure, thiamine deficiency, severe infections (cholera, malaria), seizures, or drugs/toxins (biguanides, ethanol, methanol, propylene glycol, isoniazid, and fructose).Reference: Harrison&;s Principles of Internal Medicine; 19th edition; Chapter 66; Acidosis and Alkalosis