Template:DKA clinical features

May be the initial presenting of an unrecognized T1DM patient
Presenting signs/symptoms include altered mental status, tachypnea, abdominal pain, hypotension, decreased urine output.
Perform a thorough neurologic exam (cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children)
Assess for possible inciting cause (especially for ongoing infection; see Differential Diagnosis section)

Drowsiness
Tachypnea (Kussmaul's breathing)
Signs of dehydration
Perform a thorough neurologic exam as cerebral edema increases mortality significantly, especially in children
There may be signs from underlying cause (eg pneumonia)