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Diabetic emergencies

E C Miller

    American Family Physician
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Diabetic emergencies like ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar coma require prompt identification. Treatment strategies vary, with intravenous insulin for ketoacidosis and gradual correction for hyperosmolar states to prevent complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Metabolic Disorders

    Background:

    • Diabetic emergencies encompass several life-threatening conditions including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), insulin-induced hypoglycemia, hyperosmolar coma (HOC), and lactic acidosis.
    • Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the key diagnostic features and initial management principles for common diabetic emergencies.
    • To differentiate treatment approaches based on the specific emergency encountered.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical assessment including blood pressure, signs of dehydration, sweating, and rapid qualitative assessment of blood glucose and ketonemia.
    • Review of established treatment protocols for diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar nonketotic state.

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    Main Results:

    • Physician can usually identify the condition promptly through basic clinical parameters.
    • Continuous intravenous insulin infusion is the preferred treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis when facilities permit.
    • Gradual correction of the nonketotic hyperosmolar state is essential to prevent cerebral edema.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt clinical assessment is key to diagnosing diabetic emergencies.
    • Specific treatment protocols, such as intravenous insulin for DKA and gradual correction for HOC, are vital.
    • Avoiding rapid correction in HOC is critical to prevent serious neurological complications.