More than a decade ago, researchers found that an acute complication of type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), can be resolved with the hormone leptin, even in the absence of insulin. DKA ...

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 ...

Patients experiencing life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) require quick action, diligent care and close monitoring ...

Diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis is common in Latin American children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Diabetic ketoacidosis is observed in up to 61% of new diagnoses, and 36% are classified as ...

More than a decade ago, researchers found that an acute complication of type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), can be resolved with the hormone leptin, even in the absence of insulin. An ...

Among patients in the emergency department (ED) who screened positive for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or were diagnosed with the condition, just over half met laboratory criteria; however, nearly one ...

Having multiple readmissions for diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) was more likely to occur among patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) with substance use disorder or who previously were incarcerated.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adults with diabetes hospitalized with DKA recurrence have a higher risk for mortality. Providers should closely ...

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 ...