What is diabetic ketoacidosis?

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).

High acidity in DM: Body is very acidic - instead of cells breathing and producing energy with glucose body breaks down fat and produces ketones it can lead to diabetic coma - maintain alkaline diet to prevent this.