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Can diabetic ketoacidosis happen in type 2 diabetes?

Yes, although DKA is most common in type 1.

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  1. No, never
  2. Yes, it can ✔
  3. Only during pregnancy

Why: DKA is most common in type 1 diabetes, but people with type 2 can develop it too. Learn your warning signs and emergency plan from your care team.

Huh, didn't know that: DKA can sometimes be the first noticeable sign of undiagnosed diabetes.

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Answer: Yes, it can. DKA is most common in type 1 diabetes, but people with type 2 can develop it too. Learn your warning signs and emergency plan from your care team.

  1. CDC Diabetic Ketoacidosis www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/diabetic-ketoacidosis.html
    People with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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