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.
Your spiritual needs at the end of life. This page discusses spiritual needs at the end of life. Not everyone is religious or has a spiritual practice. But some people discover this side of themselves at this time. Finding out they are dying can strengthen some peopleâs beliefs.