Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) – Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication that can occur in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Introduction DKA is an acute metabolic emergency that mainly affects people with type 1 diabetes, although it can also occur in some cases of type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by a severe insulin deficiency, resulting in high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia),...