Condition
Diabetic coma
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 8 February 20051 min read
Alternative names
DKA; Ketoacidosis; Diabetic ketoacidosis
Definition
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes mellitus caused by the buildup of by-products of fat metabolism (ketones), which occurs when glucose is not available as a fuel source for the body.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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