Tag: metabolic acidosis

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Definition and Description of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication primarily associated with diabetes. It occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones, which are acids formed when the body breaks down fat for energy in the absence of sufficient insulin. In people with…