Hi guys!Today we're going to talk about the topic of diabetic ketoacidosis.
First of all, diabetic patients, especially those with type 1 diabetes, have elevated blood sugar because of insufficient insulin in the body. But the body can't use these blood sugar as energy**, so the bodyFatYesExcessive decomposition, generatedToo many ketone bodies。These ketones are neither used efficiently nor completely excreted, so they accumulate in the blood, resulting in elevated blood ketone levels.
When ketones increase only slightly, the body regulates the pH of the blood to keep it within the normal range, which we call simple ketosis.
However, if the ketones increase further, causing the blood to become acidic, and metabolic acidosis occurs, we call it itDiabetic ketoacidosisFinish.
After ketoacidosis, the patient's pre-existing diabetes symptoms are often significantly worsened, and they will feel itThirst, polydipsia, polyuria, dizziness, loss of appetite。In patients with severe dehydration, the mucous membrane is dry and has poor elasticity, blood pressure drops, breathing deeply and quickly, and there is breathRotten apple flavor
Further development may occur in patientsDrowsiness, confusion, and even coma。If not rescued in time, it can lead toDeath。Some patients, particularly children, may have gastrointestinal symptoms such as:Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and refusal to press, which can be misdiagnosed as gastroenteritis or acute abdomen.
So, diabetic ketoacidosis is a very serious problem that needs to be detected early and**. If you or someone close to you has worsening symptoms of diabetes, or experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, you must seek medical attention promptly
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