Diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening problem that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when the body cannot use sugar (glucose) as a fuel source because there is no insulin or not enough insulin. Fat is used for fuel instead.
end-of-life care. 1  multidimensional and multidisciplinary physical, emotional, and spiritual care of the patient with terminal illness, including support of family and caregivers.
New intelligence on end of life care in Englandâ report. It highlights concern about care at the end of life, and finds that most peopleâs preferred place to die is in the place they live, whether that be home, a care home or a hospice. But over 50% of people still die in hospital.