A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute complication of diabetes that occurs mostly in type 1 diabetes mellitus.
- Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a characteristic fruity odor on the breath.
- Diabetic ketoacidosis is diagnosed by blood tests that show high levels of glucose, ketones, and acid.
- Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis involves intravenous fluid replacement and insulin.
- Without treatment, diabetic ketoacidosis can progress to coma and death.
(See also Diabetes Mellitus.)
There are two types of diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2. In both types, the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood is elevated.
Glucose is one of the body
Diabetic ketoacidosis meaning & definition 1 of Diabetic ketoacidosis.
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