What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
A5.5. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life threatening condition caused by an accrual of too many ketones in the bloodstream altering the pH and blood chemistry. As the condition worsens, dehydration, anorexia and vomiting usually appear. If untreated, seizures and then death occur. Crisis treatment includes restoration of the blood chemistry through hydration and electolyte replacement and returning the main fuel source back from ketones to glucose by using small doses of fast acting insulin and a glucose drip.
