| diabetic ketoacidosis |
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one consequence of severe, out-of-control diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia). In a diabetes sufferer, the spiral begins with a physiologic stress that causes release of catecholamines, glucagon, and cortisol. This stress may be emotional or physical, although the most common cause by far is infection (e.g., pneumonia or urinary tract infection). ...
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| diabetic ketoacidosis |
A serious condition in which very high blood sugar levels, along with a lack of insulin, force the body to break down fat for energy. That produces an increased level of toxic acids (ketones) in the blood and can lead to coma or death if untreated. See also ketones.
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| diabetic ketoacidosis |
a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by ketosis (elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood) and acidosis (increased acidity of the blood). Ketoacidosis occurs when diabetes is not adequately controlled.
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| diabetic ketoacidosis |
A form of acidosis in diabetic patients caused by the enhanced production of ketone bodies.
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| diabetic ketoacidosis |
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.
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