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  2. Alcoholic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Alcoholic ketoacidosis (AKA) is a specific group of symptoms and metabolic state related to alcohol use. [3] Symptoms often include abdominal pain, vomiting, agitation, a fast respiratory rate, and a specific "fruity" smell. [2] Consciousness is generally normal. [1] Complications may include sudden death. [1]

  3. Ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    The most common cause of ketoacidosis is a deficiency of insulin in type 1 diabetes or late-stage type 2 diabetes. This is called diabetic ketoacidosis and is characterized by hyperglycemia, dehydration and metabolic acidosis. Other electrolyte disturbances such as hyperkalemia and hyponatremia may also be present.

  4. Diabetic coma - Wikipedia

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    People with type 1 diabetes mellitus who must take insulin in full replacement doses are most vulnerable to episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels). This can occur if a person takes too much insulin or diabetic medication, does strenuous exercise without eating additional food, misses meals, consumes too much alcohol, or consumes alcohol without food. [5]

  5. Uncommon Signs of Diabetes Doctors Want You to Know - AOL

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    More than 38 million Americans have diabetes and, of those, up to 95% have type 2 diabetes. Though there are various types of diabetes (yup, there are more than two), the signs something is awry ...

  6. The top 10 signs you might have diabetes - AOL

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    In order to help you understand the most important warning signs of diabetes, we've listed the top 10 things to look out for thanks to Readers Digest. Take a look below. Photo: Getty 1. You're ...

  7. Diabetic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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    Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. [1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. [1]

  8. The Age You're Diagnosed with Diabetes Could Predict Your ...

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    The study analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study, using data collected from 1,213 U.S. adults aged 50 and older, all of whom had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but had no signs of ...

  9. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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    Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a disease in which the long-term consumption of alcohol leads to heart failure. [1] ACM is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart is unable to pump blood efficiently, leading to heart failure.