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Diabetic Ketoacidosis > Prevention Author: Heather Lochnan, MD
Approved for review - 2009-03-25
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Rationale:

  • A significant number of new cases of diabetes mellitus begin as diabetic ketoacidosis.
  • Children with DKA have a higher mortality rate than adults.

Evidence:

  • Education programs targeting teachers and pediatricians can lead to the diagnosis of diabetes before the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (8).
  • Prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis is especially important in children, who have a higher mortality rate compared to adults with DKA (9).

Comments:

  • Mortaliy in DKA is usually due to the precipitating illess, including infections, or complications such as cerebral edema. Early recognition and treatment of intercurrent illness are vital.

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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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