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  2. Diabetic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. [1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting , abdominal pain , deep gasping breathing , increased urination , weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness . [ 1 ]

  3. Ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis is resolved with insulin infusion, intravenous fluids, electrolyte replacement and supportive care. [1] Alcoholic ketoacidosis is treated with intravenous dextrose and supportive care and usually does not require insulin. [ 2 ]

  4. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the life-threatening severe complications of diabetes that demands immediate attention and intervention. [7] It is considered a medical emergency and can affect both patients with T1D (type 1 diabetes) and T2D (type 2 diabetes), but it is more common in T1D. [8]

  5. Diabetes - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis is a medical emergency that occurs most commonly in type 1, ... (which is typically resolved once the hormone excess is removed).

  6. Diabetic coma - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), most typically seen in those with type 1 diabetes, is triggered by the build-up of chemicals called ketones. These are strongly acidic and a build-up can cause the blood to become acidic. [5] When these levels get too high it essentially poisons the body and causes DKA. [6]

  7. Glossary of diabetes - Wikipedia

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    unconsciousness. For a diabetic, coma can be caused by hypoglycemia or by diabetic ketoacidosis. Comatose in a coma; not conscious. Complications of diabetes harmful effects that may happen when a person has diabetes. Some acute effects, such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, can happen any time and usually can be resolved quickly. Others ...

  8. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Wikipedia

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    The major differential diagnosis is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In contrast to DKA, serum glucose levels in HHS are extremely high, usually greater than 40-50 mmol/L (600 mg/dL). [6] Metabolic acidosis is absent or mild. [6] A temporary state of confusion (delirium) is also more common in HHS than DKA. HHS also tends to affect older people more.

  9. High anion gap metabolic acidosis - Wikipedia

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    The most common causes of high anion gap metabolic acidosis are: ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, kidney failure, and toxic ingestions. [3]Ketoacidosis can occur as a complication of diabetes mellitus (diabetic ketoacidosis), but can occur due to other disorders, such as chronic alcoholism and malnutrition.