When this condition occurs, harmful ketones build up in the body; this process can be life threatening if it isn’t treated quickly.
Symptoms of the condition include needing to urinate more than usual, feeling very thirstly, vomiting, tummy pain, breath that smells fruity, deep or fast breathing, feeling very tired, confusion, and passing out.
The NHS recommends individuals should go straight to A&E, contact their GP, or diabetes team as soon as they suspect they may have DKA.
In their press release, The Lancet refers to conditions other than diabetes, such as cancer, that may also be affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Source: | This article first appeared on Express.co.uk
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