Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous buildup of acids called ketones in your blood. Ketones are produced when your body doesn’t have enough insulin to convert sugar into energy. As a ...

In severe acidosis, total body sodium is markedly ... there is secondarily low sodium content with an elevated lipid fraction during DKA. It is recommended to calculate and monitor the corrected ...

Arterial blood gas analysis (pH 7.05, bicarbonate 8.8 mmol/L) and the presence of massive ketonuria confirmed the diagnosis of severe ketoacidosis. The patient’s metabolism was chronically ...

Your body's blood sugar levels play an important role in managing your overall health, particularly among those who are ...

We sought to describe their association with euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) in hopes that it will enhance recognition of this potentially life-threatening complication. Research Design ...

For millions of children with Type 1 diabetes, the flu can quickly escalate into a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis.