Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Insulin is a vital compound in the body, and its absence may result in health complications for patients if treatment is not sought in time. DKA or Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a type of diabetes that manifests because of the lack of insulin in the human body. It is prevalent and common in individuals are already with diagnosed Type I diabetes that is characterized by the insufficient insulin in the blood. Ketoacidosis is also associated with low levels of glucose reaching the cells. The inability of the cells to produce energy from sugar results in the breakdown of fats. Ketones are a product of burn fatty acids, and they are deposited in the blood disrupting the average chemical composition (Chiasson et al. 110). People with insulin deficiency should seek medical attention the moment they exhibit symptoms such as continuous vomiting for more than two hours. Some of the physical characteristics of DKA is that patients experience fatigue and they skins are dry, and this are signs of dehydration.
Experts have mentioned that individuals with DKA are likely to develop breathing complications and in extreme cases culminate into pulmonary edema. Additionally, the body reacts by excess urination to dispel the buildup ketones and salts such as sodium and potassium which are eventually depleted causing nausea. DKA is a severe condition and patients are at risk of coma and death if it is untre…