Diabetic ketoacidosis causes

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Overview

Sugar which is the main source of energy for cells, need insulin to enter inside the cells. When the patient lack enough Insulin, sugar will not be able to enter inside the cell. This situation prompts the release of certain hormones that break down fat. The breakdown of fat produces ketones bodies. This process is triggered in the presence of any infection or illness.

Precipitating Factors

  • Diabetes mellitus type 1
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2
  • Infections
  • Intercurrent illness
  • Poorly controlled diabetes
  • Starvation
  • Drug side effect

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