What is it?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes where the body produces in excess blood acids known as ketones.
What are the symptoms?
Diabetic ketoacidosis presents as:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Weakness.
- Abdominal pain.
- Frequent urination.
- Dry mouth.
- Fruity-scented breath.
- Mental confusion.
- Weight loss.
- Blurred vision.
- Shortness of breath or rapid breathing.
- Sleepiness.