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What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening consequence of diabetes that is caused by low insulin levels.

If you don’t have enough of the hormone insulin in your bloodstream, your body will start to make excessive amounts of ketones. These acids, which provide an alternative source of energy to glucose, are healthy in small concentrations; DKA occurs when ketone production spirals out of control, poisoning the blood and causing severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

DKA is most common in people with undiagnosed type 1 diabetes, but it’s also possible in those with type 2 diabetes, and in either case it is a health emergency that requires immediate medical attention.

DKA can develop rapidly, so it’s important to be aware of its symptoms.

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