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 ...

GLP-1 receptor agonists may not raise the risk for diabetic ketoacidosis or pancreatitis among adults with type 1 diabetes, ...

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 ...

In a recent study, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis ...

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.

At the beginning of every year, I try to consider what I can do better when it comes to managing my patients with diabetes. This year, I've decided I need to be better at prescribing both glucagon and ...

To develop DKA, the patient must experience a relative insulin deficiency 4 (very little circulating insulin) in the setting of increased counter-regulatory hormone concentrations. This relative lack ...