It leads to high blood glucose levels and the presence of ketones in the urine, as well as certain acids in the blood.
Diabetic acidosis requires immediate hospitalisation for treatment with fluid and insulin.
Any infection present may require antibiotic treatment . Diabetic acidosis can usually be avoided through proper treatment of Type 1diabetes. The condition is caused by a lack of insulin . In a person with diabetes it most commonly occurs through omission of insulin doses. Infections are also known to be a factor in the onset of diabetic acidosis.