Insulin pumps and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): How to keep it from happening to you - 06/2013
Insulin pumps and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): How to keep it from happening to you
Abstract
This handout explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and how patients who use an insulin pump are more at risk of DKA. It includes early warning signs of DKA, how to manage high blood glucose when wearing an insulin pump, what to do if you have ketones, and when to call for help.
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2013
Revision Date
06/2013
General Subject
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Specific Subject/Keyword
Diabetes Education
Insulin
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Languages
English
Record ID
4143