DKA

Abbreviation Safety and Compliance

Diabetic ketoacidosis: a high-blood-sugar emergency. Fruity breath, deep fast breathing, vomiting or drowsiness in a patient with diabetes means calling for help.

Sources

• Diabetic ketoacidosis (Medical Encyclopedia; fact-checking only) · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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