Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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It helps to recognize when to seek urgent care: diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that requires immediate medical attention, since the body, faced with a lack of insulin, produces acidic substances called ketone bodies.
What it is: Unable to use sugar for energy, the body burns fat at an accelerated rate and accumulates acids in the blood, which disrupts its internal balance.
Common symptoms: Intense thirst, frequent urge to urinate, nausea, abdominal pain, labored breathing, fruity-smelling breath, and drowsiness.
Which specialist treats it? The endocrinologist and the diabetologist follow up on diabetes control, while the emergency physician handles the acute episodes. If a person with diabetes has these signs, seeking help immediately is essential for their safety.
Data on 951 doctors who treat diabetic ketoacidosis
Which specialist treats diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is an emergency handled by a critical care medicine specialist or an emergency medicine physician, with follow-up by an endocrinologist for diabetes management. In children, a pediatric endocrinologist is the right choice. You can search for emergency care near you.
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Doctors specialized in diabetic ketoacidosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Frequently asked questions
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
It helps to recognize when to seek urgent care: diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that requires immediate medical attention, since the body, faced with a lack of insulin, produces acidic substances called ketone bodies.
Which doctor treats diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis is an emergency handled by a critical care medicine specialist or an emergency medicine physician, with follow-up by an endocrinologist for diabetes management. In children, a pediatric endocrinologist is the right choice. You can search for emergency care near you.