Diabetes Complicaions: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
June 02, 2008 by
How to Recognize the Warning Signs of DKA
On May 4, 2008, my dad (age 55) died of a silent heart attack and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The sad part about this is that I did not know anything about DKA. Neither did my mother or my sister. We had no idea about this condition because it is not made widely available to theInformation about diabetic ketoacidosis can be found if "diabetic ketoacidosis" or "DKA" is searched. However, no information is found about it if "diabetes complications" or "diabetic complications" is searched. In fact, even the American Diabetes Association does not publish information on this fatal diabetic complication.
I e-mailed the American Diabetes Association about making more information about DKA public and widely available. I was ignored and given the following form letter.
Dear Bridget,
Thank you for contacting your American Diabetes Association. We have received your e-mail regarding diabetes education.
In order to better serve you, your e-mail is being forwarded to the proper department. We appreciate your input. You may also visit our website link provided below for public service announcements.
The ADA link included in the e-mail
To receive our free packet of information on diabetes management and wellness, please reply to this e-mail with your full name and mailing address.
In addition, the American Diabetes Association offers memberships to both Consumers and Health Professionals. A general membership application form is included in the information packet that we send out. We also have free electronic newsletters. So if you're looking for diabetes news updates, book information or ways to get involved, the American Diabetes Association has an e-newsletter that's right for you. Please visit our website links provided below for more information.
Membership
Electronic Newsletter
You may also contact our National Call Center at 1-800-342-2383 or visit us on the web at www.diabetes.org.
Sincerely,
Jane Nyondo
Coordinator, National Call Center
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
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- DKA is a fatal complication of diabetes.
- If a daibetic's blood sugar is over 300, seek medical attention.
- A blood pH of 7 or lower is not compatible with life.
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