This episode of Pathora: Medicine in Five Minutes tackles diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), an acute diabetes complication needing swift diagnosis and faster treatment. Triggered usually by infections, missed insulin doses, stress events, and certain medications, DKA symptoms entail polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and mental confusion. This podcast episode provides key tips on diagnosing and treating DKA, focusing on fluids, insulin, and potassium replacement.
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