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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
Early signs of DKA include the classic signs of high blood glucose:
As the person's blood glucose level continues to rise, more symptoms may occur, such as:
If the DKA progresses, the person may fall into a coma.
People may also have symptoms of an underlying infection, such as the following: