Diabetic Ketoacidosis 11
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 11
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication that can appear in people with type 1 diabetes in cases of untreated hyperglycemia. It appears in cases of dangerously high blood sugar levels.
Ketoacidosis is a medical emergency.
Symptoms12
The following symptoms are commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis:
IF THESE SYMPTOMS ARE OBSERVED, IMMEDIATELY REACH EMERGENCY SERVICES.
For type 1 diabetes patients, the lack of insulin and the high blood sugar leads the body to dissolve stored fat to obtain energy, creating ketone bodies. These bodies, in great numbers, are toxic for the body.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is generally diagnosed through symptoms and blood tests demonstrating high blood sugar levels and acidic blood, as well as tests attesting for the presence of ketone bodies in urine.
11AJD. 2024. Hyperglycémie avec cétose. Aide aux Jeunes Atteintes de diabète de type 1. https://www.ajd-diabete.fr/vivre-avec-un-diabete-de-type-1/prise-en-charge-du-diabete-de-type- 1/lhyperglycemie/
12Diabète Québec. 2024. Les urgences hyperglycémiques. Diabète Québec. https://www.diabete.qc.ca/le-diabete/informations-sur-le-diabete/urgences-diabetiques/les-urgences- hyperglycemiques/
The treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis requires administering insulin to lower blood sugar level and rehydration to compensate dehydration caused by frequent urination. In serious cases, additional treatment may be necessary.
The best way to prevent ketoacidosis is to carefully manage one’s type 1 diabetes. This includes following the treatment plan prescribed by health professionals, the constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, a balanced diet, and stress management.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication that can appear in people with type 1 diabetes in cases of untreated hyperglycemia. It appears in cases of dangerously high blood sugar levels.
Ketoacidosis is a medical emergency.
Symptoms12
The following symptoms are commonly associated with diabetic ketoacidosis:
IF THESE SYMPTOMS ARE OBSERVED, IMMEDIATELY REACH EMERGENCY SERVICES.
For type 1 diabetes patients, the lack of insulin and the high blood sugar leads the body to dissolve stored fat to obtain energy, creating ketone bodies. These bodies, in great numbers, are toxic for the body.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is generally diagnosed through symptoms and blood tests demonstrating high blood sugar levels and acidic blood, as well as tests attesting for the presence of ketone bodies in urine.
11AJD. 2024. Hyperglycémie avec cétose. Aide aux Jeunes Atteintes de diabète de type 1. https://www.ajd-diabete.fr/vivre-avec-un-diabete-de-type-1/prise-en-charge-du-diabete-de-type- 1/lhyperglycemie/
12Diabète Québec. 2024. Les urgences hyperglycémiques. Diabète Québec. https://www.diabete.qc.ca/le-diabete/informations-sur-le-diabete/urgences-diabetiques/les-urgences- hyperglycemiques/
The treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis requires administering insulin to lower blood sugar level and rehydration to compensate dehydration caused by frequent urination. In serious cases, additional treatment may be necessary.
The best way to prevent ketoacidosis is to carefully manage one’s type 1 diabetes. This includes following the treatment plan prescribed by health professionals, the constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, a balanced diet, and stress management.