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 ...

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.

Successful treatment of DKA and HHS requires correction of dehydration, hyperglycemia, and electrolyte imbalances; identification of comorbid precipitating events; and above all, frequent patient ...

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 ...

Levels of kidney function alone had no apparent impact on the risk for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) among adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), regardless of the use of kidney protective medication, ...

Active surveillance and early disease identification were linked to lower prevalence of diabetic ketoacidosis at type 1 diabetes diagnosis among children. Despite increasing over time, the prevalence ...