3. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A person who has been diagnosed with diabetes may begin to feel thirstier than usual. If this occurs they should make sure that they do a check of their blood sugar level. When a person suffers from diabetes, glucose cannot enter through the cells in order to provide energy. When this happens, the body may begin to break down fat to use for energy.
When this occurs, a toxic by-product is known as ketones are created. When ketones build up within the blood, the blood can become too acidic. When this occurs there is a change in the pH, which can cause a person to develop diabetic ketoacidosis.
If this is not treated promptly, it can cause a person to become very ill and may even be potentially fatal. Extreme thirst and a need to urinate frequently are two of the earliest symptoms of ketoacidosis.