The symptoms and signs of Ketoacidosis can develop in less than 24 hours, and one of the symptoms can be a dramatic rise in the blood sugars and high levels of ketones, other signs are:
- Deep, slow breathing
- Excessive thirst or urination
- Weakness and fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting and stomach pain
- Decreased appetite and weight loss
- Fruity-scented breath (caused by high ketone levels)
People with diabetic ketoacidosis often become dehydrated because they produce large amounts of urine. Signs of dehydration include a rapid heartbeat and low blood pressure. Untreated diabetic ketoacidosis results in coma and eventual death.
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