High blood sugar levels can be a serious health concern, especially for people with diabetes. While long-term management of ...

Diabetic keto-acidosis (DKA) is an acute complication in patients with diabetes resulting from consistently high glucose levels in the blood. This complication is commonly seen in Type 1 diabetics ...

DKA happens when your blood sugar is very high and acidic substances called ketones build up to dangerous levels in your body. DKA only happens when you don’t have enough insulin in your body to ...

have any symptoms of DKA, or have a blood sugar reading at or above 240 mg/dL. Test for ketones at home using an over-the-counter ketone test kit to check urine or a meter to test blood every 4 to ...

A sweet or unusual body odor could be your first clue that diabetes is developing before other symptoms show up.

The cause of death has been confirmed for Michelle Trachtenberg, the 39-year-old actress who was found dead in a New York ...

When ketones rise to unsafe levels, your chances for diabetic ketoacidosis increase. Symptoms may include: If a person cannot effectively manage their blood sugar levels, they could develop ...

In the search for better ways to treat diabetes, researchers at the University of Geneva have uncovered a promising new ...

Unlike type 1, type 2 diabetes can sometimes be prevented. According to the charity Diabetes UK, research has shown for some ...