Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem affecting people worldwide, with a rapidly elevating prevalence in both advancing and advanced countries. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening and is a medical emergency that requires prompt management to prevent mortality.

According to Adnan, the mortality rate of DKA in the Malaysian setting is higher at 17.6 %.  Hence, the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and managing patients suffering from DKA is important in order to achieve the best outcomes.

QUESTION:

Discuss the endocrine system and its components as well as the physiology of a Diabetes mellitus patient who develops Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) from the perspective of anatomy and physiology.

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