DKA - diabetic ketoacidosis
2007-05-08 03:31:53 · 5 answers · asked by Kristine S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
The blood pH decreases in diabetic ketoacidosis and levels below 7.0 are common. As the pH decreases below this however survival decreases as well. With a blood pH below 6.5 survivial is unlikely. A blood pH of 1.0 is not possible.
2007-05-08 06:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 22:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 05:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by Matilda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With diabetic ketoacidosis, the acids build up in the body due to a lack of insulin. The acids lower the pH of the blood but not down to 1. That would not be consistent with life.
2007-05-08 03:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Mitch Katz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood pH doesn't go below 7.0 or it is considered death.
2007-05-08 03:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by MzzandtheChuchuBees 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋