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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the leading cause of death before the age of 30 in people with type 1 diabetes, therefore prompt diagnosis and treatment is vital. This article provides… Click to show full abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the leading cause of death before the age of 30 in people with type 1 diabetes, therefore prompt diagnosis and treatment is vital. This article provides some clinical case studies to illustrate how the presentation of DKA can vary and offers some pointers to aid recognition in patients of all ages.
Keywords:
ketoacidosis diagnosis;
diagnosis missed;
diabetic ketoacidosis;
ketoacidosis
Journal Title: Prescriber
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Prescriber
Year Published: 2019
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