Question 1

what is diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Complication of DM : If the body does not have enough Insulin to carry sugar into the cells for energy, the body begins to use a backup energy plan breaking down fat. This creates ketones which build up in the body and create an acidic change in the body.Since the enzymes work best in a balanced environment you feel sickly & nauseated.As the process continues the metabolism breaks down & bad things happen(you can die).

Question 2

what causes diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Ketoacidosis: Most often this reflects a very high blood sugar but that is not always the reason. YOU SHOULD GO IMMEDIATELY TO A LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM!!

Question 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

what are common symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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ItsDangerousTakeCare: At the point that you are getting into that range of illness, you just generally feel like s--t. If you haven't been keeping up with your fluids, you'll be thirsty and weak. Having lost vital electrolytes, you'll feel 30 years older.Sick to your stomach.Tired.And, often something kicks all that off like an infection, which adds to the misery.BUT...sometimes it's subtle, just minor symptoms. Beware

Question 6

what is a primary symptom of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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DKA: A metabolic emergency for patients primarily with type 1 diabetes, DKA symptoms include those of high blood sugars initially. As the ketones build up, patients may have a fruity odor on the breath, get abdominal pain & vomit. Because they're already urinating a lot, dehydration can get bad. Some may breathe fast, get headaches, have altered consciousness. Without proper treatment, death imminent.

Question 7

what are the complications of diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Many: Low blood sugar, low potassium, death, & brain swelling.

Question 8

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 9

i need help! how do i know if i have diabetic ketoacidosis?

Accepted Answer

Are you sick?: Hi. Are you type 1 or type 2? Usually if you are in DKA, you're sick. You can do home ketone monitoring in urine or blood. If you're in DKA, your BG will be high (usually &gt;400). If you don't have home ketone testing and you're sick, get to the ER ASAP. If you can keep food down, make sure to get some fluids in you. DON'T SKIP YOUR BASAL INSULIN EVER. Good luck, and I hope you're not in DKA.

Question 10

people with diabetic ketoacidosis typically have what symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usually...: ...If they are not in a coma by the time you see them, they are weak, dehydrated, breathing rapidly and deeply (so-called kussmaul respirations) and have a fruity odor on their breath.

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