DKA Medical abbreviation

The medical abbreviation "DKA" stands for "Diabetic Ketoacidosis". Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. It typically occurs in individuals with type 1 diabetes, but can also occur in those with type 2 diabetes, more...

INR Medical abbreviation

INR is a medical abbreviation that stands for "international normalized ratio." It is a laboratory test that measures how quickly blood clots. INR is used to monitor the effectiveness of blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin, in people who are at risk for blood clots. The INR test is used more...

What does the abbreviation DKA mean in Medical terms

The medical abbreviation "DKA" stands for "Diabetic Ketoacidosis". Diabetic ketoacidosis is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes that occurs when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. It typically occurs in individuals with type 1 diabetes, but can also occur in those with type 2 diabetes, more...