Despite these losses, the increased delivery of potassium to the ECF from the intracellular space usually causes the serum concentration of potassium to be normal and, in some cases, high. This ...

Researchers show that using continuous glucose monitors can help measure glucose accurately during DKA and potentially prevent ICUs from being overwhelmed. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe ...

A new study investigating the epidemiology, clinical profile, outcomes and risk factors of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pregnancy suggests that despite having a low incidence, it is associated with ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can't produce enough insulin. During DKA the body starts breaking down fat, causing a buildup of acids ...

A landmark UK study involving tens of thousands of families has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is effective, laying the groundwork for a UK-wide childhood screening program. People ...

At the beginning of every year, I try to consider what I can do better when it comes to managing my patients with diabetes. This year, I've decided I need to be better at prescribing both glucagon and ...

In a recent study, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis ...

The first mealtime after the acidosis has resolved and the patient feels that he or she can tolerate food is the time to begin feeding the patient. Subcutaneous insulin should be started ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can’t produce enough insulin. During DKA the body starts breaking down fat, causing a buildup of acids ...