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Management of diabetic ketoacidosis

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The management of diabetic ketoacidosis is aimed at (1,2,3)

  • correction of dehydration
  • correction of acidosis and reverse ketosis
  • restoration of blood glucose to near normal levels
  • monitor for complications of DKA and its treatment
  • identify and treat any precipitating event

Reference:

  1. Misra S, Oliver NS. Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults. BMJ. 2015 Oct 28;351:h5660.
  2. Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care. The Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults. Revised March 2023.
  3. British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Guideline for the Management of Children and Young People under the age of 18 years with Diabetic Ketoacidosis - updated November 2024

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