Diabetic Acidosis
Health Encyclopedia: Acidosis
Acidosis is excessive acid in the body fluids.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The acid/base status of the body (pH) is regulated by the kidneys and the lungs. Acidosis is caused by an accumulation of acid or a significant loss of bicarbonate. The major categories of acidosis are
The human body is programmed to correct for either respiratory or metabolic acidosis to maintain normal pH. For example, if the acidosis wa...
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Expert & Community Posts
The Many Faces of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert...site, there appears to be pervasive discussions of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and its various... Read more »
K is for Ketones
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...between ketones, sometimes called ketone bodies, and diabetic ketoacidosis, sometimes called... Read more »
A child died of diabetes
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert...condition. In my opinion, too many children end up with diabetic ketoacidosis or dead at... Read more »
In denial: heart disease, breast cancer, and diabetes
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...quickly returned demonstrating proof of a heart attack, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a leukemoid... Read more »
World Diabetes Day is tomorrow
By Dr. Frank Varon , Health Expert...Unfortunately, most are diagnosed late and only when they have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Due... Read more »
Health Guide
Metabolic acidosis
... Metabolic acidosis can occur as a result of many different conditions such as kidney failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, and shock. Swallowing toxic substances such as antifreeze or excessive... Read more »Diabetes Management: Effects of Persistent Ketosis
...to urinate more frequently and the cycle continues until either insulin is received or you develop diabetic ketoacidosis. We have discussed Diabetic ketoacidosis, where large amounts of ketones... Read more »Diabetes: Type 2: Emergency Complications
...hormone, which, in contrast to insulin, raises blood glucose. Click the icon to see a glucagon kit.Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication caused... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypoglycemia
Life-Threatening ComplicationsDiabetic KetoacidosisDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication that develops when insulin stores are depleted. It is almost always caused by... Read more »Eating Disorders: Complications of Anorexia
...insulin in order to decrease their intake of calories. Extremely high blood sugar levels can cause diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition in which acidic chemicals (ketones) accumulate in the body.... Read more »Images
Medications
...for the treatment of extremely high blood sugars (diabetic ketoacidosis). How To Use Read the... Read more »
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