When the body cannot produce enough insulin, it may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis have extreme thirst, increased amount of urine, significant dehydration, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. A small number of patients have migrant abdominal pain and the pain can be very intense occasionally. You will breathe deeply if you have severe acidosis. Treatment: Patients should be rehydrated as soon as possible in order to restore blood volume, correct dehydration, reduce blood sugar level, and correct electrolyte and acid-base balance. At the same time, actively find and eliminate the triggering factors, and treat and prevent complications to reduce mortality.
How is Diabetic ketoacidosis treated in practice?