Diabetic ketoacidosis (patient information)

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What is diabetic ketoacidosis?

How do I know if I have diabetic ketoacidosis and what are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?

The following signs and symptoms warn you the possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis:

Who is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis?

  • People with type 2 diabetes, not usually as type 1, may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis as a complication by a severe illness.

How to know you have diabetic ketoacidosis?

  • The patient with medical history of diabetes, during an illness such as pneumonia, heart attack, stroke or pregnancy.
  • Blood sugar level higher than 240 mg/dl.
  • Higer blood ketone level
  • Arterial blood gas: When diabetic ketoacidosis occurs, the blood will become acidic (acidosis). This can damage organs throughout the body.
  • Urinalysis:Sugar and ketone can be checked in urin of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Additional tests, such as a chest X-ray or a electrocardiogram, may be needed to help the doctor determine what triggered the episode of diabetic ketoacidosis or what damage the ketoacidosis may have caused.

When to seek urgent medical care?

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Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for diabetic ketoacidosis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating diabetic ketoacidosis

Prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis

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http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/diabetic-ketoacidosis/DS00674/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000320.htm

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