ketoacidosis

Noun

Meaning

acidosis with an accumulation of ketone bodies; occurs primarily in diabetes mellitus

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A nonketotic crisis means: (1) very high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood; (2) absence of ketoacidosis; (3) great loss of body fluid; and (4) a sleepy, confused, or comatose state. Source: Internet

DKA is diagnosed with blood and urine tests ; it is distinguished from other, rarer forms of ketoacidosis by the presence of high blood sugar levels. Source: Internet

Criteria Diabetic ketoacidosis is distinguished from other diabetic emergencies by the presence of large amounts of ketones in blood and urine, and marked metabolic acidosis. Source: Internet

For a diabetic, coma can be caused by hypoglycemia or by diabetic ketoacidosis. Source: Internet

Epidemiology Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs in 4.6–8.0 per 1000 people with type 1 diabetes annually. Source: Internet

Diagnosis Investigations Diabetic ketoacidosis may be diagnosed when the combination of hyperglycemia (high blood sugars), ketones in the blood or on urinalysis and acidosis are demonstrated. Source: Internet

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