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Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

Alternative Names:

DKA; Ketoacidosis; Diabetic coma
Symptoms:

Frequent urination or frequent thirst for a day or more
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Muscular stiffness or aching
Mental stupor that may progress to coma
Rapid deep breathing
Fruity breath (breath odor)

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

Low blood pressure
Rapid heart rate
Signs of dehydration
High blood glucose (above 300 mg/dL)
Presence of glucose and ketones in urine by home or office testing
Serum potassium (may be elevated)
Serum amylase (may be elevated)
Arterial blood gas (reveals pH of less than 7.3)

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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