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.
End of Life Care Strategy - promoting high quality care for all adults at the end of life, UK Department of Health, Publications policy and guidance Ellershaw John; Ward Chris (2003). Care of the dying patient: the last hours or days of life.