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What Are The Warning Signs Of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Also Known As DKA, And What Causes It?

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Dalton, GA
September 22
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. Here are the warning signs and causes:

Warning Signs of DKA:
- Excess urination
- Dry mouth and dry skin
- Confusion
- Shortness of breath
- Fruity-smelling breath

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. Here are the warning signs and causes:

Warning Signs of DKA:
- Excess urination
- Dry mouth and dry skin
- Confusion
- Shortness of breath
- Fruity-smelling breath

Causes of DKA:
- Lack of insulin: Your body can't use sugar for energy, so it breaks down fat, producing ketones.
- Rapid accumulation of ketones: Your kidneys can't filter them out fast enough, leading to dangerous levels.

If you notice these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

September 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you Joyce that is very lntresting

September 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Thank you for your input. Greatly appreciated🤗

September 22
A DiabetesTeam Member

Sounds like ketosis, that happens when to many carbs are cut to quick. Gradually reducing carb intake will help with that @A DiabetesTeam Member🩷

September 23
A DiabetesTeam Member

I googled It says you get thirsty, urinate, often, vomit, or have stomach pain. Symptoms include tiredness, weakness, confusion, shortness of breath, or fruity breath. It says home blood and urine test can find high levels of blood sugar, and ketones.

I don’t normally have high blood sugar, but a lot of those symptoms are my normal daily self. I always have a sweet taste in my mouth that I can’t stand it. I’ve checked my blood sugar, but I don’t know how to make it go away. It’s never like when my sugar is low or high. It’s just there.

September 23

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