About-Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or diabetic acidosis is a serious diabetes complication occurs when the body breaks down fats too quickly and produces high levels of blood acids called ketones.
Causes- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is caused due to insufficient insulin, which causes the body to break down fat too quickly for energy and ketones are released into the body.
Risk Factors
A problem with insulin therapy
Certain medications such as corticosteroids and some diuretics