The most severe state of diabetes, in which there are markedly elevated glucose levels in blood and urine, elevated ketones in blood and urine, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. ( See ketoacidosis.)
Serious complication of diabetes mellitus in which the body produces acids that cause fluid and electrolyte disorders, dehydration and sometimes coma.
A dangerous condition in which the blood becomes acidic due to a buildup of ketones; it arises during severe insulin deficiency.
A type of metabolic acidosis produced by accumulation of ketone bodies resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
A severe, life-threatening condition that results from hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), dehydration and acid build up that needs emergency treatment. DKA happens when there is not enough insulin and cells become starved for sugars. An alternative source of energy called ketones becomes activated. The system creates a build up of acids. Ketoacidosis can lead to coma and even death.
Serious, life-threatening complication of untreated or poorly treated diabetes mellitus, characterized by the buildup of ketone bodies in the circulation and a fall in blood pH, i.e., increasing acidity of the blood.
Build up of ketones in the blood, due to profound lack of insulin. A life-threatening condition that needs immediate veterinary attention. See ketoacidosis below
A sudden loss of control of type 1 diabetes with high blood glucose levels and breakdown of fat leading to a build up of acids in the blood with nausea, vomiting and dehydration. Without urgent medical attention, DKA can lead to coma and death.
An acute metabolic complication of insulin dependent diabetes.
High blood sugar values (above 300 mg/dL) with the presence of persistent large amounts of ketones will result in blood becoming "acidotic". In the absence of enough insulin, the body breaks down fat for energy and ketones develop. People with DKA usually complain of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, and sometimes a fruity odor on their breath. This is a medical emergency, requiring Emergency Room/Hospital admission.
DKA A serious condition that develops in diabetes when there is not enough insulin and the body begins breaking down fat, producing ketones (acids).
A form of acidosis in diabetic patients caused by the enhanced production of ketone bodies.
severe, out-of-control diabetes (high blood sugar) that needs emergency treatment. DKA happens when blood sugar levels get too high. This may happen because of illness, taking too little insulin, or getting too little exercise. The body starts using stored fat for energy, and ketone bodies (acids) build up in the blood.
An electrolyte imbalance resulting from a deficiency of insulin and the generation of ketone bodies in the blood due to the metabolism of fat. This is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate attention. (See diabetic coma.) diabetic nephropathy Kidney disease resulting primarily from microvascular damage due to poor diabetes control.
High blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine and bloodstream, often caused by taking too little insulin or during illness.
A condition that occurs due to insufficient insulin in the body. This can be due to illness, incorrect doses of insulin, or omitting insulin injections. The acidic state that follows causes fruity smelling breath, deep and rapid breathing, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and sleepiness. DKA can lead to coma and death if not treated promptly.
An emergency condition in which extremely high blood glucose levels, along with a severe lack of insulin, result in the breakdown of body fat for energy and an accumulation of ketones in the blood and urine. Signs of DKA are nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, fruity breath odor, and rapid breathing. Untreated DKA can lead to coma and death.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one consequence of untreated diabetes mellitus (chronic high blood sugar or hyperglycemia) and is linked to an impaired glucose cycle. In a diabetic patient, DKA begins with deficiency in insulin. This is most commonly due to undiagnosed diabetes mellitus or, in patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes, failure to take prescribed insulin.