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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Medical Questions » Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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.
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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