Diabetic Ketoacidosis

It is a life threatening problem and needs awareness about its prevention. It occurs when body doesn’t produce enough insulin and body cells can’t use sugar in blood for energy then body start using fat as fuel for energy. When the body continue to burn fat, it makes acids called ketones. If this process remains continue for a period of time, it will build up in body and can change the chemical balance of body and will affect the whole body functions. It is seen more in young ones having type 1diabetes

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Low potassium (hypokalemia)
  • Swelling in the brain (cerebral edema)

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