DK full form in medical term is Diabetic ketoacidosis, a severe condition of diabetes. When the human body can’t form enough insulin, it means the body has been developing DK. As we all know, insulin is a significant energy source for the tissues and muscles, along with maintaining the sugar level in the body.
Signs and symptoms appear very quickly in a person with diabetic ketoacidosis, often within 24 hours. For someone, these signs can be the first sign of diabetes. These symptoms include frequent urination, feeling very thirsty, shortness of breath, feeling tired or weak, abdominal pain, confusion, fruity-smelling breath, etc.
DK means developing acids in the blood due to higher blood sugar levels for a long time. While diabetic ketoacidosis can be a life-threatening condition, it is treatable. In this condition, your cells can’t use the sugar in the blood for energy, so they use fat for fuel instead. If the process continues for some time, they can build up in the blood. People who have type 1 diabetes are at risk of ketoacidosis because their bodies do not make any insulin.