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. When you want to live a long and healthy life, there are things you can modify as well as things you can't. While you couldn't choose your genes, you can make choices that will reduce your health risks and possibly add years to your life. These six lifestyle modifications are ones that have the best evidence of giving you more healthy years.