2. Definition L ab T reatment C omplications P athophysiology S igns and S ymptoms E tiology D iagnosis contents
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4. DKA is a life - threatening comp DKA is a life - threatening complication in Pt. with untreated DM (chronic high blood sugar or hyperglycemia). DKA occurs mostly in type 1 DM DKA is less common in type 2 DM, but it may occur in situations of physiologic stress . Pts . with new undiagnosed Type 1 DM frequently present to hospitals with DKA Definition