Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a 39-Year-Old Female; A Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors

  • Ossama Iqbal Senior House Officer-Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Wales, UK

Keywords:

Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Therapy, Fluid Resuscitation, Electrolyte Management, Clinical Case Report

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus, characterized by hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and metabolic acidosis. This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management of a 45-year-old female with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who developed DKA. The aim is to highlight key aspects of DKA presentation, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies to improve early recognition and management.

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2024-09-01

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Iqbal, O. (2024). Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a 39-Year-Old Female; A Case Report and Review of Literature. THE STETHO, 5(5). Retrieved from http://thestetho.com/index.php/ts/article/view/75

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Vol. 5 No. 5 (2024): THE STETHO: Special Issue: Metabolic Syndrome

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