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.
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 95 doctors who treat diabetic ketoacidosis
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Doctors specialized in diabetic ketoacidosis
Dr. Edgar Arturo Mercado Peña
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
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 usually treated by specialists in diabetologist, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, internist, optometrist, emergency physician, pediatric endocrinologist, endocrinologist.