Main Causes of Diabetic Ketoacidosis


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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common acute complication of diabetes, but it is often related to some causes, such as infection. Infection is the most common cause of diabetic ketoacidosis, most of which are acute infections or acute attacks of chronic infections. Some are systemic infections, pneumonia, sepsis, acute infections of the gastrointestinal tract, acute pancreatitis, etc. Some stress states, such as mental stress, depression, etc., may also trigger the onset of diabetic ketoacidosis. Some gastrointestinal diseases, causing patients to show vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, dehydration or eating too little, may also trigger the onset of the disease. Diabetic ketoacidosis once manifested, need to be first aid.