Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes, in which the body starts to break down fat as a source of energy at an extremely dangerous rate. The liver processes the fat into a fuel called ketones, which causes the blood to become acidic.
High blood sugar
common
Excessive thirst
common
Weight loss
common
Frequent urination
or High urine output
common
Fruity breath smell
common
Abdominal pain
Rapidly developing
common
Abnormally rapid breathing
Deep breaths
common
Dehydration
common
Feel like vomiting
or Throwing up
common
Fatigue
If you have Diabetic Ketoacidosis, then visit an emergency medicine specialist as soon as possible.
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Emergency medicine specialist