When our body can’t produce enough insulin, it produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. This complicated condition is known as Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Symptoms:
• Frequent urination
• Extreme thirst
• High blood sugar levels
• High levels of ketones in the urine
• Nausea or vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion
• Fruity-smelling breath
• A flushed face
• Fatigue
• Rapid breathing
• Dry mouth and skin
Causes:
• Production of blood acids called ketones
• Improper use of insulin.
• Illness in which higher levels of hormones are produced like adrenaline or cortisol
• Infections like pneumonia and urinary tract
• Heart attack.
• Physical or emotional trauma.
• Use of cocaine
Treatment:
• Fluid replacement.
• Insulin therapy.
• Electrolyte replacement
