diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes characterized by high blood sugar levels, insufficient insulin, and the production of toxic acids called ketones. This condition can lead to dehydration and life-threatening metabolic imbalances.
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- acidosis
- beta cells
- blood glucose control
- blood ph measurement
- blood sugar
- blood sugar control
- chronic hyperglycemia
- complications of diabetes
- complications of hyperglycemia
- dehydration
- diabetes
- diabetes complications
- diabetes mellitus type 1
- diabetic coma
- diabetic complications
- diabetic nephropathy
- diabetic retinopathy
- electrolyte imbalance
- elevated blood sugar levels
- fruity breath
- glucagon
- hospitalization
- hyperglycemia
- hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
- hyperventilation
- hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia
- insulin deficiency
- ketones
- ketosis
- kussmaul breathing
- pancreas function
- type 1 diabetes
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