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DKA = a life-threatening complication of Type 1 Diabetes.

🧠 Here’s the breakdown:
• No insulin = glucose can’t enter the cell
• Body breaks down fats → ketones → ketoacidosis
• pH less than 7.35, low bicarb, fruity breath
• Kussmaul respirations
• Ketones in urine

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