Can you die from diabetic ketoacidosis?
Mujhe type 2 diabetes hai aur kai baar main bhool jata hoon medicines lena. Mere ek friend ne bataya ki diabetic ketoacidosis bahut dangerous hota hai. Kya isse jaan bhi ja sakti hai?
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8 months ago
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I completely understand why you are feeling so anxious about this, reading about DKA can be terrifying. It is a genuine medical emergency that can be fatal if ignored, but please remember that hospitals deal with this successfully every day. Try to take deep breaths.
6 months ago
Yes, DKA is extremely serious and can be life-threatening. If you suspect it, go to an emergency room immediately.
8 months ago
DKA causes your blood to become highly acidic, which can lead to organ failure or coma if untreated. If you have symptoms like rapid breathing, fruity breath, or extreme nausea with high blood sugar, skip the home remedies and head to the hospital immediately.
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4 months ago
Bro, DKA is no joke. I ended up in the ICU with DKA last year because I missed my insulin doses while partying and ignored the heavy vomiting. It can definitely kill you if you don't get IV fluids and insulin in the hospital right away.
4 months ago
I made the mistake of ignoring extreme thirst and confusion for two days, thinking it was just heat exhaustion. I collapsed and had to spend four days in the ICU with severe DKA. Please, if you feel off, get your ketones and sugar checked immediately.