Polydipsia: It’s easy to become dehydrated during or before DKA due to increased urination. One of the most obvious signs of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...