Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  • Daniel Gerhardus van Zyl Kalafong Hospital, University of Pretoria
Keywords: Diabetes, ketoacidosis, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most frequent hyperglycaemic acute diabetic complication. Furthermore it carries a significant risk of death, which can be prevented by early and effective management. All physicians, irrespective of the discipline they are working in and whether in primary, secondary or tertiary care institutions, should be able to recognise DKA early and initiate management immediately.

Author Biography

Daniel Gerhardus van Zyl, Kalafong Hospital, University of Pretoria
FCP, MMed(Int), MSc(Clinical epidemiology) Senior Specialist Physician Senior Lecturer Dept Internal Medicine
Published
2008-01-31
Issue
Vol 50, No 1 - January/February 2008
Section
CPD
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