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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diet

Health Encyclopedia: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Definition

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes. It is caused by the buildup of by-products of fat breakdown, called ketones. This occurs when glucose is not available as a fuel source for the body, and fat is used instead.

Alternative Names

DKA; Ketoacidosis; Diabetic coma

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

People with diabetes lack enough insulin, a hormone the body uses to process glucose (a simple sugar) for energy. When glucose is...

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Expert & Community Posts

K is for Ketones

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...between ketones, sometimes called ketone bodies, and diabetic ketoacidosis, sometimes called... Read more »

Insulin Pumps & Low Carbohydrate Diets

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...fluid loss, decreased energy, and in the worst case, diabetic ketoacidosis resulting in hospital... Read more »

What to Do If You Have Ketones

By Gina Capone , Health Expert

...It can be a more life threatening condition called Diabetic Ketoacidosis. • Abodomial pain... Read more »

The Honeymoon Period in Type 1 Diabetes

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...production of ketones, which leads to the possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis. Keep in mind... Read more »

Flatbush diabetes

By Gretchen Becker , Health Expert

...mg/dL and A1c's of 12 to 14 are not uncommon), in diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA. Because DKA... Read more »

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Health Guide

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 »

Potassium test

... Cushing's syndrome - exogenous Cushing's syndrome - ectopic Diabetic ketoacidosis Primary thrombocythemia Renal tubular acidosis -... Read more »

Type 1 diabetes

...diabetes; Diabetes - type 1 Treatment At diagnosis, the immediate goals of treatment are to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (also called DKA) and high blood glucose levels. Because of the... 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 »

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 »

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Medications

Byetta SubQ Uses and How to Use

...for the treatment of extremely high blood sugars (diabetic ketoacidosis). How To Use Read the... Read more »

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