Question 1

how do you manage diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Ketoacidosis: The best way to manage ketoacidosis is to avoid having high blood sugar levels. Of course, if you have blood sugar levels off the map (&gt;500) you need to go quickly to the Emergency Room. Once that is under control you need to see your doctor or nurse practitioner to help you keep things doing well.

Question 2

what are the visible symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Diabetic Ketoacidosi: Symptons of diabetic ketoacidosis are, excessive thirst, nausea&vomiting, loss of appetite, frequent urination, abdominal pain, weakness and lethargy, shortness of breath, fruity smelling breath and state of confusion and dehydration.
Blood sugar is very high and there is acetone in the urine in moderate to high amount.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal metabolism: Without insulin, sugar/glucose cannot get into cells, so cells have to use something else for energy.  Fats are an alternate source of energy for most cells, but without Insulin they cannot be completely broken down and form chemicals called ketones and keto-acids.  These are toxic and when levels are high, cause nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, organ failure and death.

Question 4

treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis ?

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Insulin: For diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) , treatment is insulin, fluids, and electrolyte replacement.

Question 5

can septic abortion cause diabetic ketoacidosis ?

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Depends: Only people with diabetes can develop diabetic ketoacidosis. If someone who already has diabetes has a septic abortion, that is, an abortion that becomes infected, they could develop the condition. Diabetic ketoacidosis is often caused by an underlying infection.

Question 6

can diabetic ketoacidosis cayse raised lier enzymes?

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By iself: NO but ketoacidsis is often an indication of an acute disorder and hepatitis is one of them!
This needs to be evaluated further and it sounds like a HOSPITAL is indicated at this time
Good luck
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

what are the best treatments for diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor !: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention. Free fluids (water) is the core component to reverse the profound dehydration and acidosis that occurs. Tip-offs for DKA are sugars that are spiralling higher, a fruity odor to the breath, and usually some change in behavior (irritability, somnolensce, etc). The keyis prevention. Don't let the horse out of the barn!

Question 8

are ketones always present if you have diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ketoacidosis is caused by ketones which will show up in urine before the acidosis.

Question 9

why would a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis have hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

Lack of insulin: The lack of insulin, which is needed to transport k into the cells causes the k to  remain in  the  intravascular space, is a primary cause of high levels of k in dka.

Acidosis also has the effect of of allowing k to go from the cells to the intravascular space.

The correction of DKA with Insulin allows k to go into the cells and corrects the acidosis present also lower plasma k levels, .

Question 10

how to know if i have diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Get tested!: Hi. Both type 1's and type 2's can get diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). People in DKA are usually rather sick, often vomiting, and always dehydrated. It's a very easy to diagnose. Standard medical care of DKA is in a hospital with IV fluids, IV insulin, electrolyte management, and treatment of any precipitating conditions. If you're feeling pretty chipper and have very high sugar, it's prob not DKA.

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