Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Flashcards
1
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A
Profound deficiency of insulin and is characterized by hyperglycemia
2
Q
Who is it more likley to occur in?
A
T1DM, but can occur in T2DM
3
Q
Precipitating Factors
A
Infection, inadeqaute insulin dosage, poor self management.
4
Q
What does Ketosis alter?
A
pH balence, causing metabolic acidosis
