Abbott study finds diabetic ketoacidosis often goes unrecognized

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New Abbott data show many people with diabetes may not recognize symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis

June 6, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can develop quickly and is not always easy to detect earlyKetone monitoring is not yet routine in diabetes care, which may contribute to missed warning signs of DKA and delays in interventionNearly 60% of pediatric hospitalizations for Type 1 diabetes in the U.S. are associated with DKA1

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE:... More