Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) has the following signs and symptoms; Acetone on breath, dry skin, poor skin turgor, altered mental status, confusion, thirst, and frequent urination.  What other symptoms are associated with DKA?

Due to the hyperglycemic state, the kidneys try to diereses the glucose out of the blood stream causing the patient to become more dehydrated.  As the blood becomes thicker and thicker, the cardiac output lowers and the heart has to work harder.  With the excess glucose and incomplete combustion from other fuel sources, the brain is impaired as if the patient is intoxicated.