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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening acute complication of . Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. A person's breath may develop a specific "fruity" or acetone smell. The onset of symptoms is usually rapid. People without a previous of diabetes may develop DKA as the first obvious symptom.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Vomiting, pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, confusion, a specific smell
Causes — why it happens
- ·Shortage of
Treatment
- · fluids, ,
Complications
- · edema
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