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Risk Factors

Factors increasing risk

The following factors are associated with an increased risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA):

• Young age
• Lack of health insurance
• Low body mass index (BMI)
• Preceding infeaction
• Delayed or improper management of diabetes
• Low socioeconomic status
• Unemployment

Factors decreasing risk

The following factors are associated with a reduced risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA):

• Family history of type 1 diabetes
• Higher education level of both patient and parents
• Higher background incidence of type 1 diabetes (associated with increased awareness of DKA)
• Adequate and optimum management of diabetes