The Nation Newspaper Internal Medicine Specialist warns of rare diabetes complication linked to SGLT2 inhibitors ...

If you are a diabetic or care giver for a diabetic, it is imperative that you are aware of the acute (short-term) ...

A new study from the University of Michigan offers hope for a better way to care for DKA patients — one that could keep many ...

Only if too many ketones accumulate in the body may ketosis progress to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening condition. Ketones are a chemical your body produces when it burns stored fat.

To make a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, doctors can use several different blood tests. You’ll typically need to be tested at least twice to confirm a diagnosis. Most people are tested for diabetes ...

Urinalysis showed glucose 4+ and ketone body 2+. Arterial blood gas showed pH of 7.22 ... and infusion of saline solution was immediately started at the diagnosis of DKA. The level of CBG was tested ...

Sweet potatoes can be good for people with diabetes. After all, these tubers are one of the most nutritious vegetables grown in the subtropical and tropical areas of the world. However, you still ...

DKA is a serious complication of T1D, occurring when insulin deficiency leads to uncontrolled blood glucose levels, ketone buildup, and metabolic imbalance. While insulin pumps have been widely used ...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) When the glucose is too high, the body breaks down fats, producing ketones as an alternative energy supply. The high glucose levels result in increased urination and ...

A new weight loss injection called retatrutide has shown remarkable results in helping users shed weight quickly. However, recent research suggests that the drug, which is developed by the makers of ...

When ketones build up in the blood, they can cause a serious condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). One of the key symptoms of DKA is a fruity or acetone-like odour on the breath due to the ...

She died from diabetic ketoacidosis, which causes a dangerous build-up of ketones - a type of acid - and blood sugar spikes at her home in Toowoomba west of Brisbane in January 2022. Her father ...