Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can't produce enough insulin.

Up to 70% of children with new-onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) present with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), with most cases initially assessed by their primary care provider. DKA is the most common ...

Insulin (blue dots) promotes glucose uptake in the liver and muscles, controlling blood sugar. When developing a plan of care for individuals in diabetic ketoacidosis — an acute complication of ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...

People with type 1 diabetes achieved significantly better long-term blood glucose when their levels were monitored by health care professionals in real time, via a sensor under the skin, and they ...

People with type 1 diabetes achieved significantly better long-term blood glucose when their levels were monitored by health care professionals in real time, via a sensor under the skin, and they ...

All cases of recurrent DKA are preventable. Risk factors for DKA occurrence and recurrence in children with known diabetes are related to insulin omission, insulin pump failure, adolescent girls, poor ...