Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) represent life-threatening hyperglycemic crises (HC) in patients with diabetes 1. Although commonly seen in patients with ...

The therapeutic goals for treatment of hyperglycemic crises in diabetes consist of 1) improving circulatory volume and tissue perfusion, 2) decreasing serum glucose and plasma osmolality toward normal ...

Individuals with bipolar disorder have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and are at increased risk for diabetes-related complications. However, little is known about the ...

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.

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 ...

Patients with hyperglycemic crisis at type 2 diabetes diagnosis should be closely monitored for acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is higher for ...

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 ...

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 ...