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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (cont.)

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  • With aggressive treatment, most people who develop diabetic ketoacidosis can expect complete recovery. Death is rare (2% of cases), but can occur when the condition is not treated.

  • Complications are also possible from associated illnesses such as infection, stroke, and heart attacks.

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