Diabetic Ketoacidosis Author: Heather Lochnan, MD
Approved for review - 2009-03-25
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Consultation for Diagnosis

Consult an endocrinologist or diabetologist to assist with diagnosis of DKA. C

  • Refer to a diabetologist if DKA laboratory results are not typical.
  • Refer to appropriate subspecialist for management of intercurrent illness (e.g., cardiology for acute MI).
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Ebenezer A. Nyenwe, MD, editorial consultant, has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Heather Lochnan, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.
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