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Medical Conditions - Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is excess production of ketones due to insufficiency of insulin. Thirst, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, confusion, shortness of breath, foul-smelling breath, etc., are the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis. Treatment includes insulin injection and providing enough fluids.

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