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Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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Language
English
Creator
Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia

This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and has tips on how to prevent it. Symptoms of DKA are listed and recommendations on when to go to your nearest Emergency Department are given. How to calculate and give insulin to correct glucose is also included.

Print Code: PL-01345 
Please note, print copies of this pamphlet must be ordered through the IWK from the Queen's Printer.

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