Diabetic ketoacidosis laboratory findings

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Laboratory Findings

• The patient with medical history of diabetes, during an illness such as pneumonia, heart attack, stroke or pregnancy has a Blood sugar level higher than 240 mg/dl.
• Higer blood ketone level
• Arterial blood gas: When diabetic ketoacidosis occurs, the blood will become acidic (acidosis). This can damage organs throughout the body.
• Urinalysis：Sugar and ketone can be checked in urin of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.*Additional tests, such as a chest x-ray or a electrocardiogram, may be needed to help the doctor determine what triggered the episode of diabetic ketoacidosis or what damage the ketoacidosis may have caused.