DKA at T1D diagnosis, compared with no DKA, was associated with worse glycemic control outcomes and BMI among pediatric patients.

Medically reviewed by Melissa Nieves, LND Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body ...

Only if too many ketones accumulate in the body may ketosis progress to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening condition. Ketones are a chemical your body produces when it burns stored fat.

Seek medical attention if your child shows any symptoms of DKA—whether or not they have a type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Any diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms, whether early or progressive, require ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious and complex metabolic disorder that usually occurs in young persons. Appropriate management includes administration of fluids, insulin, and potassium and a ...