Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Symptoms & Signs (DKA)

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Alternate Names : DKA

Early signs of DKA include the classic signs of high blood glucose:

increased urination

As the person's blood glucose level continues to rise, more symptoms may occur, such as:

dehydration, with decreased sweating

fruity odor of the breath

malaise, or a vague feeling of illness

If the DKA progresses, the person may fall into a coma.

People may also have symptoms of an underlying infection, such as the following:

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Author: Thomas Fisher, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/11/01

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