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What is the main cause of DKA?
What is the main cause of DKA?
What type of diabetes is most commonly associated with developing DKA?
What type of diabetes is most commonly associated with developing DKA?
What is the most common trigger for DKA?
What is the most common trigger for DKA?
Study Notes
- DKA is a life-threatening problem that affects people with diabetes.
- DKA happens when the body starts breaking down fat at a rate that is much too fast.
- The cause of DKA can be many things, including infection, injury, a serious illness, or missing doses of insulin shots.
- People with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA, but it is less common and less severe.
- DKA is usually triggered by prolonged uncontrolled blood sugar, missing doses of medicines, or a severe illness or infection.
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Test your knowledge about Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and how it can be managed.