High blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine and bloodstream, often caused by taking too little insulin or during illness. See: Ketoacidosis.

(KEY-toe-ass-ih-DOH-sis) an emergency condition in which extremely high blood glucose levels, along with a severe lack of insulin, result in the breakdown of body fat for energy and an accumulation of ketones in the blood and urine. Signs of DKA are nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, fruity breath odor and rapid breathing. Untreated DKA can lead to [..]

A complication of diabetes in which substances called ketones build up in the blood to dangerously high levels.

is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes mellitus that happens when there is a shortage of insulin and ketones are produced from fat metabolism.

a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by ketosis (elevated levels of ketone bodies in the blood) and acidosis (increased acidity of the blood). Ketoacidosis occurs when diabetes is no [..]

A Life-threatening complication of Diabetes Mellitus, primarily of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus with severe Insulin deficiency and extreme Hyperglycemia. It is characterized by Ketosis; Dehydration; and d [..]

A life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus, primarily of TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS with severe INSULIN deficiency and extreme HYPERGLYCEMIA. It is characterized by excessive LIPOLYSIS, oxidat [..]

an emergency condition in which extremely high blood glucose levels

Build up of ketones in the blood, due to profound lack of insulin. A life-threatening condition that needs immediate veterinary attention. See ketoacidosis below

An emergency condition in which extremely high blood glucose concentrations, along with a severe lack of insulin, result in the breakdown of body fat for energy. Ketones accumulate in the blood and urine. Signs of DKA include vomiting, fruity breath odour, and rapid breathing. Untreated DKA can lead to coma and death.