An Approach to Diabetic Ketoacidosis in an Emergency Setting.

Authors :: Pitocco D
Di Leo M
Tartaglione L
Rizzo EG
Caputo S
Rizzi A
Pontecorvi A
Source :: Reviews on recent clinical trials [Rev Recent Clin Trials] 2020; Vol. 15 (4), pp. 278-288.
Publication Year :: 2020
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.<br />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.<br />Results: Goals of therapy are to correct dehydration, acidosis, and to reverse ketosis, gradually restoring blood glucose concentration to near normal.<br />Conclusion: It is essential to monitor potential complications of DKA and, if necessary, to treat them and any precipitating events.<br /> (Copyright© Bentham Science Publishers; For any queries, please email at epub@benthamscience.net.)