Diabetic ketoacidosis
Alternative Names
DKA; Ketoacidosis; Diabetic comaSymptoms
- Frequent urination or frequent thirst for a day or more
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscular stiffness or aching
- Mental stupor that may progress to coma
- Rapid breathing
- Fruity breath (breath odor)
- Headache
- Decreased consciousness
- Breathing difficulty while lying down
- Low blood pressure
- Decreased appetite
- Abdominal pain
Exams and Tests
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heart rate
- Signs of dehydration
- High blood glucose (above 300 mg/dL)
- Presence of glucose and ketones in urine by home or office testing
- Serum potassium (may be elevated)
- Serum amylase (may be elevated)
- Arterial blood gas (reveals pH of less than 7.3)
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