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Euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis: does it exist?

D Jenkins1, C F Close, A J Krentz

  • 1Diabetic Clinic, General Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Acta Diabetologica
|January 1, 1993
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Euglycaemic ketoacidosis, often diagnosed with specific glucose and bicarbonate levels, is rare in diabetic ketoacidosis cases. Ketone testing is crucial for diagnosis and effective management with insulin and fluids.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus Research

Background:

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes.
  • Euglycaemic ketoacidosis (E-DKA) presents with normal or near-normal blood glucose levels, complicating diagnosis.
  • Existing diagnostic criteria for E-DKA vary, necessitating clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence and characteristics of E-DKA based on original criteria.
  • To assess the effectiveness of current management strategies for E-DKA.
  • To determine if E-DKA constitutes a distinct clinical entity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 722 consecutive DKA episodes.
  • Application of original E-DKA criteria (blood glucose < 16.7 mmol/l, bicarbonate ≤ 10 mmol/l).

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  • Analysis of clinical and biochemical data for E-DKA cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Original E-DKA criteria identified in 3.2% of DKA episodes.
    • True E-DKA (blood glucose ≤ 10 mmol/l) occurred in 0.8-1.1% of cases.
    • Low-dose insulin infusion and fluid replacement proved effective for E-DKA.
    • Clinical and biochemical data did not support E-DKA as a separate entity.

    Conclusions:

    • E-DKA is a rare presentation of DKA.
    • Ketone testing is more critical than glucose testing for diagnosing DKA.
    • Prompt insulin and fluid therapy are vital, even with normal blood glucose levels in DKA patients.