In contrast to a traditional IRA, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible. Withdrawals are tax-free under certain conditions (for example, if the withdrawal is only on the principal portion of the account, or if the owner is at least 59Â½ years old).
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.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous illness that occurs when the body lacks insulin and cannot get the sugar it needs for energy, and so it breaks down fat instead. This process makes fatty acids called ketones. The ketones build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body.