How to Recognize and Treat DKA: It Can Save Your Life!
Learn about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Dr. E and Dr. P break down:
- What is DKA and why does it happen?
- Common causes and risk factors?
- Key symptoms to watch for?
- How to test for ketones at home?
- Step-by-step treatment guidelines?
- When to seek emergency care
When your body doesn’t have enough insulin, things can go south really fast. Everyone who lives with diabetes and takes insulin should know how to recognize the signs of DKA, and know what to do to treat it if it does occur.
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Controlling Diabetes in the Hospital, with Tricia Santos, MD
Whether planned or unexpected, a visit to the hospital can cause added stress when managing diabetes—and it’s important to advocate for yourself to get the right care. Dr. Pettus is sitting down with in-patient hospital management expert, Dr. Tricia Santos, to discuss what people with diabetes need to know when going into the hospital. They’ll cover how medication doses may adjust, the ability to use devices, and how to capitalize on all the extra time spent around doctors!
Take the Crapshoot Out of Sick Days and Hospitalization
Don’t gamble by assuming your doctor knows how to treat your diabetes when in the hospital. Simple procedures like colonoscopies and minor surgeries can go awry if you aren’t proactive enough in ensuring your safety with your medical team. Just because they went to medical school doesn’t mean they know it all. Learn the key questions you should ask your doctor before going under the knife. Also learn what to do when you are feeling under the weather, from coping with sniffles, to dealing with the flu.
Don't Let Your Doctor Kill You If You're Having Surgery
Dr. Edelman and Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Dr. Todd Walker share tips on how to prepare for surgery if you have diabetes.
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