Diabetic
Ketoacidosis is a condition in
which the body cells are unable to get glucose for energy due to low or
no insulin. Thus body start breakdown fat for energy, produces toxic
acid called ketones.
Diabetes
ketoacidosis overview
Diabetic
ketoacidosis develops when there is too little or no insulin in the
body. Without enough insulin, glucose can't be burnt by cells for
energy. Thus blood sugar level rises, and also body cell dangerously
need energy and thus body begins to break down fat for energy. This
produces toxic acids called as ketones. When left untreated, diabetic
ketoacidosis may cause to lose consciousness and it is fatal.
Type 1
diabetes and Ketoacidosis
Most
commonly diabetes type 1 frequently come across diabetic ketoacidosis
and also frequently type 1 diabetes are diagnosed after diabetes
ketoacidosis episode. Rarely type 2 diabetes may too develop diabetic
ketoacidosis.
All information is intended for
your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice
or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt
medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician
before starting a new fitness regimen.
