The most common acute complications of T2D are metabolic problems (DKA, HHS, hypoglycemia) and infection. In addition, the quality of life of patients with acute complications is adversely affected.

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

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 ...

An upcoming joint society statement on hyperglycemic emergencies in adults with diabetes will de-emphasize glucose from the diagnostic criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), along with many other ...

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. This can ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis adverse outcomes were linked to high BUN levels, maximum blood glucose, sodium abnormalities, and a type 2 diabetes diagnosis among children. Maximum blood glucose, blood urea ...