Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes ... life-threatening in a matter of a few hours. The first warning signs of ketoacidosis include: Gradually, other symptoms will appear ...

Diabetic keto-acidosis (DKA) is an acute complication in patients with diabetes resulting from consistently high glucose levels in the blood. This complication is commonly seen in Type 1 diabetics ...

Patients with severe DKA may be confused or even comatose at presentation. Focal neurologic signs (e.g., cranial nerve palsies and double vision) may be present in CE. The clinical signs of DKA ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when a person with diabetes type 1 or 2 has dangerously high levels of ketones in the body. It can be a medical emergency. Share on Pinterest Caíque de Abreu/Getty ...

While waiting for confirmation of DKA, standard pediatric life support guidelines should be followed for assessment of airway, breathing and circulation, and the level of consciousness should be ...