Signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis – symptoms of diabetic coma

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially fatal condition

Happens when blood sugar levels are too high for an extended period of time

When high blood sugar does not get treated, ketones gather in the blood and urine

Signs and Symptoms of Diabeticketoacidosis

Excessive urination, Extreme thirst and dry mouth

Extreme fatigue or weakness and decreased appetite

Fruity odor of breath or metallic taste in mouth

Nausea and Vomiting and Abdominal pain

Breathlessness or difficulty in taking breath

Disorientation and confusion leading to Loss of consciousness and coma

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