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What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? – Video
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- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of type 1 diabetes.
- A separate illness, such as the flu, can trigger DKA.
- This is because an illness stresses the body, and stress hormones are opposite to insulin.
- Signs and symptoms include hyperglycemia, extreme thirst, excessive urination, extreme hunger, stomach pain, nausea, and lipolysis. Hypokalemia is the most dangerous complication of DKA.
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