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Definition of Diabetic ketoacidosis

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Diabetic ketoacidosis: High blood glucose with the presence of ketones in the urine and bloodstream, often caused by taking too little insulin or during illness. See: Ketoacidosis.

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