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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when sugar (glucose) is not available as a fuel source by the body and fat is used instead. Byproducts of fat breakdown, called ketones, build up in the bo... |
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Symptoms
Fatigue; Frequent urination or thirst for a day or more; Fruity breath (breath odor; Mental stupor that may progress ...
Causes
People with Type I diabetes lack enough insulin, a hormone the body uses to process sugar (glucose) for energy. When ...
Tests
Arterial blood gas; High blood glucose; Low blood pressure; Presence of glucose and ketones in urine by home or offic...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to correct the high blood glucose level by giving more insulin. Another goal is to replace f...
Complications
Fluid buildup in the brain (cerebral edema; Heart attack and death of bowel tissue due to low blood pressure; Renal f...
Prevention
People with diabetes should learn to recognize the early warning signs and symptoms of ketoacidosis. In people with i...
Doctor Specialties
This condition can become a medical emergency. Call your health care provider if you notice early symptoms of diabeti...
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