Only if too many ketones accumulate in the body may ketosis progress to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening condition. Ketones are a chemical your body produces when it burns stored fat.

Transition to subcutaneous insulin is recommended when ketoacidosis resolves, and generally coincides with the introduction of oral fluids and tolerating an oral diet. Therefore, it is ideal to ...

the presence and severity of ketoacidosis, and kidney function. Depending on other medical conditions you have or could have, your healthcare provider may also order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can't produce enough insulin. During DKA the body starts breaking down fat, causing a buildup of ...

In severe acidosis, total body sodium is markedly depleted and when sodium loss exceeds water loss, plasma sodium may also be low. Serum sodium concentration is an unreliable measure of the degree ...