Dka in A Sentence

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    Because the symptoms of DKA can mimic the flu, and the flu can increase blood sugar levels, a child who comes down with a flu-like illness should be monitored closely and tested regularly.

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    Children and adolescents sometimes develop a condition known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at the time of their diagnosis.

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    Early detection facilitates early treatment and can prevent full-blown DKA.

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    Symptoms of DKA include abdominal pain, excessive thirst, nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, extreme lethargy, and drowsiness.

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    Unless hyperglycemia is obvious (e.g., blood glucose levels are extremely high or the child experiences DKA), the fasting or random plasma glucose test should be confirmed on a subsequent day with a repeat test.