Hyperglycemic crises resident survival guide

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Definition

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life threatening complication of untreated or inadequately treated Diabetes Mellitus, usually Type 1 but sometimes also seen in Type 2. It is a metabolic abnormality with hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis and ketonuria/ketonemia. It is seen when there is lack of insulin in body, so that instead of sugars, fats are burned as fuel.

Management

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