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==How do I know if I have diabetic ketoacidosis and what are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?== | ==How do I know if I have diabetic ketoacidosis and what are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?== | ||
The following signs and symptoms warn you the possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis: | |||
:*[[Shortness of breath]] | |||
:*Fruity breath | |||
:*[[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]] | |||
:*Excessive [[thirst]] | |||
:*Dry skin and mouth | |||
:*Flushed face | |||
:*[[Frequent urination]] | |||
:*[[Stomach pain]] | |||
:*[[Fatigue]] | |||
:*[[Loss of appetite]] | |||
:*[[Weakness]] or [[fatigue]] | |||
:*[[Confusion]], [[stupor]] that may progress to [[coma]] | |||
==Who is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis?== | ==Who is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis?== | ||
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What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
How do I know if I have diabetic ketoacidosis and what are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis?
The following signs and symptoms warn you the possibility of diabetic ketoacidosis:
- Shortness of breath
- Fruity breath
- Nausea and vomiting
- Excessive thirst
- Dry skin and mouth
- Flushed face
- Frequent urination
- Stomach pain
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness or fatigue
- Confusion, stupor that may progress to coma
Who is at risk for diabetic ketoacidosis?
How to know you have diabetic ketoacidosis?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for diabetic ketoacidosis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating diabetic ketoacidosis
Prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/diabetic-ketoacidosis/DS00674/DSECTION=all&METHOD=print