Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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| Name: Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
| Also known as: |
| Severe complication or initial presentation of diabetes mellitus. |
Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A build-up of waste products and glucose in the bloodstream because of untreated or under-treated diabetes. Patients who are careless about their treatment, diet and self-testing may be affected. Almost invariably, it is the juvenile insulin dependent diabetics that develop this complication. |
Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Mental stupor, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and eventually coma. |
Tests for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Blood sugar is very high and other blood and urine tests abnormal. |
Treatment for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Emergency injections of insulin, but urgent hospital treatment is necessary to control the situation adequately.
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Complications of Diabetic Ketoacidosis of its treatment
If left untreated, death will occur due to kidney, heart or brain damage. |
Likely Outcome of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Good with prompt medical care, but permanent organ damage if treatment is delayed. |
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