Of children with type 1 diabetes who were hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), 64% developed acute kidney injury (AKI), according to a new study published online March 13 2017 in JAMA ...

While waiting for confirmation of DKA, standard pediatric life support guidelines should be followed for assessment of airway, breathing and circulation, and the level of consciousness should be ...

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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 ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common severe complication of diabetes, which develops when the body can't produce enough insulin. During DKA the body starts breaking down fat, causing a buildup of acids ...

Fluid management remains a pivotal aspect of care in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and those in intensive care units. The choice and administration of intravenous fluids can substantially ...

Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who develop acute illness face the challenge of managing their diabetes while sick. Dr. Basen's article stresses the importance of providers and patients ...

A large registry study in young people with type 1 diabetes found that hybrid closed-loop systems were linked to slightly better HbA1c and more time in the target glucose range than open-loop pump ...

To develop DKA, the patient must experience a relative insulin deficiency 4 (very little circulating insulin) in the setting of increased counter-regulatory hormone concentrations. This relative lack ...