Definition of Diabetic ketoacidosis
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. Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2012
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