Parents 'failing to spot diabetes'
Fewer than one in ten parents can identify the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, new figures suggest, meaning many children are not diagnosed until they become ill.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous complication of diabetes that is caused by a lack of insulin in the body.
DKA occurs when the body is unable to break down glucose because there isn't enough insulin.
Instead, it breaks down fat as an alternative source of fuel. This causes a build-up of a by-product called ketones.
Most cases of DKA occur in people with type 1 diabetes, although it can also be a complication of type 2 diabetes.
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