Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous buildup of acids called ketones in your blood. Ketones are produced when your body ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when a person with diabetes type 1 or 2 has dangerously high levels of ketones in the body. It can be a medical emergency. Share on Pinterest Caíque de Abreu/Getty ...

Typical symptoms of DKA include polyuria, polydipsia, nocturia and polyphagia with weight loss (Box 1). Up to 80% of patients present with new-onset enuresis. [23] Abdominal pain, nausea ...

SGLT2 inhibitor use was not associated with an increased risk for postoperative diabetic ketoacidosis among patients with type 2 diabetes.

While waiting for confirmation of DKA, standard pediatric life support guidelines should be followed for assessment of airway, breathing and circulation, and the level of consciousness should be ...