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Diabetic Ketoacidosis is one of the most critical acute complications of diabetic individuals. It often presents an extreme in hyperglycemia spectrum and complicated diabetes. It occurs when the body breakdown fats into ketones at a much higher rate causing a drop in pH and the blood to be acidic or when blood sugar is unable to move into cells to be used as a source of energy. Under normal conditions, the blood pH ranges from 7.35 to .45, which is slightly basic. Consequently, an increase in acidic levels overwhelms the body's acid-base control, causing the part of the brain that regulates breathing to produce deeper and faster breathing to increase the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled. Diabetic Ketoacidosis is usually the first sign of diabetes type 1 individuals who have not yet been diagnosed (MedlinePlus 2021). In most cases, this is presented by deep and fast breathing, tummy pains, fatigue, fruity breath, and unusual and constant need to pee. It is a medical emergency that requires a quick response as it can lead to cerebral edema, hypoglycemia complications, coma, or even death when left untreated. Although there is not much one can do to prevent this condition. It is significant for diabetic individuals to frequently monitor their blood sugar and ketone levels by checking and recording their blood sugar levels at least four times a day. Also, diabetic patients should commit to managing their condition by eating healthily and engaging in physical activities. Nonetheless, such patients should always be prepared to act quickly and seek emergency care whenever they experience DKA symptoms. As Gosmanov et al. (2014) posit, its treatment involves approaches like Insulin therapy, fluid replacement, and electrolyte replacement using potassium and chloride that normalize insulin and sugar levels.

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References Gosmanov, A. R., Gosmanova, E. O., & Dillard-Cannon, E. (2014). Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity: targets and therapy, 7, 255. MedlinePlus. (May 2021) “Diabetic Ketoacidosis: MedlinePlus” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000320.htm#:~:text=Diabetic%20ketoacidosis %20(DKA)%20is%20a,the%20blood%20to%20become%20acidic...