Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis [6] or simply ketoacidosis is a dangerous and life-threatening condition. It occurs when your body lacks enough insulin, resulting in the conversion of fats to energy in the body, thereby creating ketones.
Ketones are waste product that is excreted through urine. However, your body is unable to get rid of enough urine to get ketones to a manageable level. This requires immediate treatment.
Symptoms of Diabetic ketoacidosis include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Shortness of breath
- Extreme dry mouth
- Smelling breath
High blood pressure
High blood pressure also known as hypertension is both a short-term and long-term problem that can lead to severe issues. Such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and vision problems. Constant checking of your blood pressure while recovering from type 2 diabetes is vital.
Your doctor will prescribe some medication to help treat your condition.