What is ketoacidosis(Zyprexa Diabetes)?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the side effects of Zyprexa. Diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA is a condition where the body has a severe deficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the body. DKA is a serious complication of diabetes. Diabetic ketoacidosis may lead to the initial diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, as it is often the first symptom that causes a person to seek medical attention. It can also result from increased insulin needs in someone already diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Infection, trauma, heart attack, or surgery can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis in such cases. Diabetes ketoacidosis is a serious but treatable complication of diabetes. Early signs of DKA include the classic signs of high blood glucose: excessive hunger, excessive thirst, and increased urination. As the person’s blood glucose level continues to rise, more symptoms may occur, such as abdominal pain, confusion, dehy
