The cumulative increase in blood glucose and the amount of ketones in the urine makes this more acidic. Appears in the course of several hours with increased urination and thirst (more rapidly in children). We are weakness and numbness, including vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Sometimes you notice an odor on the breath or fresh fruit that can be confused with the smell of alcohol. Is acetone, a waste product that is expelled through the lungs. In a later stage breathing becomes deeper and faster and, if he loses consciousness, the call goes into diabetic coma.

These symptoms require urgent treatment because they can cause death (USA statistics suggest that in diabetic ketoacidosis death is 1 in 10). Ketoacidosis is more common in undiagnosed diabetics or people with poorly controlled diabetes. Anyway, all is at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis under certain circumstances such as shock, infections, bleeding, fluid loss in vomiting or diarrhea. In these situations it is very important for diabetic monitor your blood glucose and urine and the concentration of ketones in the urine.

Ketoacidosis is necessary for emergency treatment. This involves injecting insulin and intravenous injections of saline to replace lost body fluids. It is necessary monitoring of blood glucose levels and the state of the fluids to equilibrate. If treatment is rapid restoration of ketoacidosis is usually rapid and complete.

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