10 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Symptoms

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Increased Thirst

With expelling water comes an unquenchable thirst in diabetic ketoacidosis. The body senses it's running low on water, so it becomes desperate for more and more drinks.

As a person drinks more liquids, they pass more urine. This becomes a vicious, dangerous cycle. The precious salt, magnesium and potassium, already running low, are almost completely depleted. These minerals, known as electrolytes, are essential to keep the body functioning. The loss of these electrolytes is one of the major DKA dangers.

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