What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes. It is more likely to happen in patients with Type 1 diabetes, than Type 2. It is characterized by elevated levels of glucose and ketones.
How do members experience diabetic ketoacidosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diabetic ketoacidosis*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for diabetic ketoacidosis*
Who has diabetic ketoacidosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 29 | |
| 40s | 30 | |
| 50s | 39 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 24 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 43 | |
| Female | 118 |