Ketoacidosis Symptoms
Submitted by Thiruvelan on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 14:23
Diabetic ketoacidosis is due to no or low insulin secretion, ends up with breakdown of fat for energy and releases ketones. This produces ketoacidosis symptoms mostly within 24 hours.
Diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms
- Too much thirst
- Urinate frequently
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pain in the abdominal
- Appetite loss
- Weakness or fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Shortness of breath
- low pulse and low blood pressure
- Fruity-scented breath
- Confusion
Immediate treatment is a most for if you symptoms of
- vomiting and unable to uptake any food or liquid
- blood glucose level is higher than normal and not responding to home treatment
- urine ketone level is moderate or high
Emergency care is needed if:
- blood glucose level is consistently higher than 300 (mg/dL) or 16.5 (mmol/L) excess ketones in urine
- have multiple symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis - excessive thirst or urination, nausea and vomiting, pain in abdomen, appetite loss, shortness of breath, fruity-scented breath and confusion.
Forgot not, untreated diabetic ketoacidosis can be fatal.
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