Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is generally seen to be a result of dehydration of the body. This, in the case of diabetics, is due to the state of the body being insulin deficit. This condition is synonymous with high levels of blood sugar; and the organic acids that play a role here are called ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis has been associated with a number of disturbances that it causes in the chemistry of your body; and this can be resolved with proper therapy given to the person over a period of time. Who Is Affected? Diabetic ketoacidosis is seen to affect people who are sufferers of the type 1 diabetes, which is also associated with the term 'juvenile' diabetes. This condition can, however, affect anyone who is suffering from diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is seen to typically affect people before the age of 25. It is for this exact same reason that people in this age  [...]