Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is caused by untreated high blood glucose (hyperrglycemia). If does not get treated, it can develop into a life threatening sickness. The body breaks down fat at a high rate.[1][2] It is caused by a lack of insulin and a high number of ketones which causes blood to become acidic. This sickness is an emergency that can lead to coma or death.
Symptoms of ketoacidosis include:
- Vomiting
- Confusion
- Dehydration
- Breathing problems
- Painful belly
- Breath that smells like fruit
- Fast heart rate
- Unconsciousness[3][2]
Those who have type 2 diabetes can also get sick with ketoacidosis. DKA can happen with high blood sugar, when medicine is stopped, because of a bad sickness or infection.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Diabetic ketoacidosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Diabetic ketoacidosis: Know the warning signs-Diabetic ketoacidosis - Symptoms & causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "Hyperglycemia". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
