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An Approach to Diabetic Ketoacidosis in an Emergency Setting

Author(s): Dario Pitocco*, Mauro Di Leo, Linda Tartaglione, Emanuele Gaetano Rizzo, Salvatore Caputo, Alessandro Rizzi and Alfredo Pontecorvi

Volume 15, Issue 4, 2020

Page: [278 - 288] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1574887115666200709172402

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Abstract

Background: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most commonly encountered diabetic complication emergencies. It typically affects people with type 1 diabetes at the onset of the disease. It can also affect people with type 2 diabetes, although this is uncommon.

Methods: Research and online content related to diabetes online activity is reviewed. DKA is caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and elevated levels of counter-regulatory hormones.

Results: Goals of therapy are to correct dehydration, acidosis, and to reverse ketosis, gradually restoring blood glucose concentration to near normal.

Conclusion: It is essential to monitor potential complications of DKA and, if necessary, to treat them and any precipitating events.

Keywords: Type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis, mortality, medicine, glycemic control, insulin pump therapy, complications, children.

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