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What happens if you correct the blood sugar too quickly in diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Possible coma: You can induce cerebral edema and coma, but doctors and nurses are careful and take measures to avoid such complications. Ketoacidosis is a life-threatening emergency, however, and can have an up to 5% mortality.

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