Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA):
- Occurs when body can't produce enough insulin
- Characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, acidosis
- Blood glucose >250 mg/dL
- Arterial pH
핵심 개념
ketoacidosis — A serious complication of diabetes where the body produces high levels of ketones due to insufficient insulin, leading to dangerous blood acidity
nephropathy — A kidney disease or damage that occurs as a complication of diabetes, characterized by protein loss in urine and decreased kidney function
retinopathy — A diabetes complication affecting the eyes, causing damage to blood vessels in the retina which can lead to vision problems or blindness
neuropathy — A nerve disorder caused by diabetes that results in numbness, tingling, and pain, typically in the hands and feet
hyperosmolar state — A severe complication of diabetes characterized by extremely high blood sugar levels without significant ketone production, leading to severe dehydration