What is it?

DKA develops when the body has insufficient insulin, leading to a state where glucose cannot be properly used for energy. As a result, the body begins breaking down fat for fuel, producing ketones as a byproduct. The accumulation of these ketones in the blood causes it to become dangerously acidic.

Clinical signs?

Clinical signs of DKA include excessive thirst and frequent urination (due to high blood sugar levels), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rapid breathing, fruity or acetone-like odor on the breath (from ketones), extreme fatigue, confusion, dehydration and dry skin or mouth and in severe cases, coma or death.