Diabetic ketoacidosis

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When a diabetes patient suffers an episode of almost a complete lack of insulin caused by elevated stress levels, dehydration, hyperglycaemia and acidosis they are said to be suffering from DKA or diabetic ketoacidosis. Tell tale signs involve fruity smelling breath, frequent urination, thirst, lethargy and aggression/confusion amongst others. This is a medical emergency and needs urgent treatment.

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Diabetic ketoacidosis affects one or more of the following areas:

Symptoms of Diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis has one or more of the following symptoms:

vomiting
abdominal cramps

Causes of Diabetic ketoacidosis

Treatment of Diabetic ketoacidosis

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