These factors coupled with the presence of a stressful condition result in more severe hyperglycemia than that seen in DKA. In addition, inadequate fluid intake contributes to hyperosmolarity ...

Diabetes-related ketoacidosis, or diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), is a serious diabetes-related condition triggered by severe insulin deficiency. As levels of the hormone glucagon rise to break down ...

In the present proposed protocol, we have used essentially the same insulin regimen for both DKA and HHS ... chloride administration and to prevent severe hypophosphatemia. Others use potassium ...