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Euglycaemic ketoacidosis in patients with and without diabetes
Author(s) -
Le Neveu Francine,
Hywel Brython,
Harvey John N
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
practical diabetes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.205
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2047-2900
pISSN - 2047-2897
DOI - 10.1002/pdi.1769
Subject(s) - medicine , ketoacidosis , diabetic ketoacidosis , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology , insulin , ketogenesis , acidosis , ketosis , intensive care medicine , type 1 diabetes , ketone bodies , metabolism
Abstract Ketoacidosis in individuals with diabetes is usually associated with a raised plasma glucose concentration. However, ketoacidosis in diabetes can occur with normal (≤11mmol/L) plasma glucose levels. Ketoacidosis is also seen in patients who do not have diabetes, most commonly in pregnancy or following alcoholic binges, rarely with starvation, anorexia nervosa or inborn errors of metabolism. The aim of this review is to compare the clinical features, pathophysiology and management of these conditions. Common clinical features due to a raised anion gap metabolic acidosis are seen. Reduced carbohydrate intake is a usual contributor to ketogenesis. Treatment is primarily with intravenous glucose, insulin if there is insulin deficiency and potassium as needed. The value of using bedside monitors to measure β‐hydroxybutyrate levels both for diagnosis and monitoring of response to treatment is emphasised. Early recognition of ketoacidosis and treatment with glucose rather than saline is important for optimum outcome. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons. Practical Diabetes 2013; 30(4): 167–171