What psychosocial factors may potentially contribute to the development of diabetic ketoacidosis?

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Psychosocial factors may lead to changes in diabetes self-management practices that precipitate diabetic ketoacidosis.Eating disorders may complicate 20% of recurrent cases of DKA in young women.Changes in sleep patterns and psychosocial stressors may lead to increased insulin demands in the face of declining self-care practices.Financial and time limitations may affect the ability to monitor for changes in control.Exposure to influenza is a physiological factor; it would not be a psychosocial factor associated with DKA.

What Psychosocial Factors May Potentially Contribute to the Development of Diabetic