Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an emergency condition caused by untreated hyperglycemia or - for people with diabetes mellitus. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a state of inadequate insulin levels resulting in high blood sugar and accumulation of organic acids and ketones in the blood. Check for insulin deficiency and increased levels of stress hormones. Diabetic ketoacidosis is common among Type I diabetics but may also occur in Type II diabetics. DKA is characterized by high blood sugar, acidosis, and high levels of ketone bodies.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis - CDC Data & TrendsData & Trends
Diabetes Surveillance System
1999 Surveillance Report
Chapter 1: The Public Health Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in the United States
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Diabetic KetoacidosisDiabetic Ketoacidosis
David E. Trachtenbarg, M.D., University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois
A diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis requires the patient's plasma glucose concen
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
6/16/2008
MedlinePlus
Alternative Names
DKA; Ketoacidosis
Definition
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes that occurs when sugar (glucose) is
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
February 12, 2008
Donald W Rucker, MD, MBA, MS
eMedicine
Background
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a state of absolute or relative insulin deficiency aggravated by ens
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DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS
About Your Diagnosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency caused by a lack of insulin and excess response from other hormones (e.g., adrenaline, glucagon, and
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - MerckDiabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute metabolic complication of diabetes characterized by hyperglycemia, hyperketonemia, and metabolic acidosis. DKA occurs mostly in t
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Topic OverviewDiabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Topic Overview
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What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening condition that develops when cells in the body are unab
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Diabetic ketoacidosis - MayoClinic.comDiabetic ketoacidosis - MayoClinic.com
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* Definition
* Symptoms
* Causes
* Risk factors
* When to seek medical advice
* Tests and diagnosis
* C
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in PregnancyDiabetic Ketoacidosis in Pregnancy
September 2007
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Abstract:
The term diabetes does not denote a single disease entity but rather a clinical syndrome. Fundamental to all ty
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Ketoacidosis
Ketoacidosis
American Diabetes Association
Ketoacidosis (key-toe-ass-i-DOE-sis) is a serious condition that can lead to diabetic coma (passing out for a long time) or even death. Ketoacidosis ma
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