Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute complication in diabetic patients, especially those with type 1 diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar is not effectively controlled for a long time, leading to insufficient insulin in the body. This accelerates fat metabolism, produces a large amount of ketone bodies, and causes blood acidosis.
The clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis are usually very obvious. Patients may experience nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dry mouth and extreme thirst, drowsiness, and other symptoms. In severe cases, coma may also occur.
This reminds us how important blood sugar control is, and it is essential to take diabetes medications as prescribed by a doctor.
If diabetic patients notice these symptoms, they should contact their personal doctor promptly or go to the hospital for treatment to prevent the condition from worsening further.