What are the complications of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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

Multiple: High blood sugar, dehydration, increased blood potassium that may cause heart problems, infections, alterations of brain function, coma and death.

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

Variety: Dka is a medical emergency caused by Insulin deficiency, high blood sugar, and ketoacidosis. Severe dehydration, rapid/deep breathing, electrolyte imbalance, abdominal pain, mental status changes, and death if not treated. Treatment involves IV insulin, fluids and electrolytes, eventually glucose is added.