However, while DKA diagnostic criteria include arterial pH < 7.3 and bicarbonate < 15 mmol/L, this new study found that in more than 90% of cases, cannabis users presented with a pH ≥ 7.4 and ...

Although diabetic ketoacidosis is considered a key clinical feature of type 1 diabetes mellitus, this phenomenon has become increasingly common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The ...

Soon-to-be-published consensus report will remove glucose from the definition of diabetic ketoacidosis in people with diabetes, among many other changes since the last statement in 2009.

This leads to two potential misinterpretations: (1) in the initial evaluation of DKA, low or moderate ketone levels do not rule out the possibility of significant ketoacidosis caused by undetected ...

Important updates of the past year sought to recognize the importance of obesity care and the need to better integrate behavioral health into diabetes care.

Diabetic Medicine; 23: 1008-1015. Umpierrez GE et al (2002) Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome. Diabetes Spectrum; 15: 28-36. Wright J et al (2009) Diabetic Ketoacidosis ...

DKA During COVID-19 According to a meta-analysis of 18 studies, risk for severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among children with type 1 diabetes increased by 76% during the COVID-19 pandemic (risk ...

In a new study, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis prior to and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a dangerous condition characterized by a severe rise in blood sugar or hyperglycemia, depleted bodily fluids, shock, and in some cases unconsciousness. Coma and even ...

The BSPED guidelines recommend one to one nursing for children with DKA on Intravenous insulin, which may not be feasible in all units. Accurate observations and swift intervention are necessary ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes. It can occur when the body does not have enough insulin to use sugar as energy. Instead, it breaks down fat and produces ketones.

When developing a plan of care for individuals in diabetic ketoacidosis — an acute complication of diabetes — search for the inciting stressor.