Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute complication of diabetes that can lead to coma and death. From 1980 to 2001, the number of deaths with DKA as the underlying cause was relatively stable. In 1980 there were 1772 deaths due to DKA and in 2001 there were 1871 deaths due to DKA.

Graph showing Number of Deaths for DKA as Underlying Cause Among Diabetic Population, United States, 1980-2001. Links for data figures, sources, methodology and data limitations, and detailed tables follow this figure.

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This page last reviewed January 18, 2005.

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