Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Severely high blood sugar level that needs emergency treatment. The body starts using stored fat for energy and ketone bodies (acids) build up in the blood. The signs include nausea and vomiting, which can lead to loss of water from the body, stomach pain, and deep and rapid breathing. Other signs are a flushed face, dry skin and mouth, a fruity breath odor, a rapid and weak pulse, and low blood pressure. If the person is not given fluids and insulin right away, ketoacidosis can lead to coma and even death.