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

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 5

what are the best treatments for diabetic ketoacidosis?

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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 6

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 7

can diabetic ketoacidosis give you abdominal spasms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Abdominal spasm can be caused by dka.  If you suspect this, check your blood sugar, urine ketones and call your doctor if they are high.  Other etiologies can also cause abdominal spasm and these can sometimes cause dka...

Question 8

why would i have tachycardia in diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Stress: Dka causes metabolic and hemodynamic stress on the body that is very commonly associated with tachycardia. Contributing factors include: hypovolemia, activation of the sympathetic nervous system, and significant electrolyte abnormalities. Close management of your blood sugar over time will help to prevent complications like this that are associated with your diabetes.

Question 9

can septic abortion precipitate dka diabetic ketoacidosis ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dka can be trigerred by some illnesses if measures aren't taken to prevent it.

Question 10

why is there a reduced cardiac output in diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Hypovolemia: The reduced cardiac output is largely due to the dehydration and volume loss from the polyuria (increased urination), and often times nausea/vomiting.  Cardiac output is determined by heart rate times stroke volume. The heart can only compensate so much by increasing the rate when you don't have the blood volume to pump. Eventually, a decreasing ph also prevents the heart from contracting as well.

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