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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when there is not enough insulin in the body. This leads to high blood sugar, the breakdown of fat for energy which produces ketones, and metabolic acidosis. Common causes of DKA include infection, alcohol abuse, and missed insulin doses. Symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, and confusion. Diagnosis is based on high blood sugar, low pH and bicarbonate levels, and ketones in the blood or urine. Treatment involves insulin, flu
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- Savanna Chambers
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