The relationship between mean platelet volume and albuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background&aim: Mean platelet volume (MPV) is suggested as a marker of platelet reactivity and tendency for thrombosis and microvascular complications like albuminuria in patients with type 2 DM. We aimed to measure the MPV in patients with type 2 DM and its correlation with albuminuria, body mass index (BMI), duration of DM, hypertension (HTN), stroke, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and HbA1c level.

Methods: A cross sectional study included 100 patients with type 2 DM ≥ 18 y of both genders who were randomly selected from the medical units of Baghdad Teaching Hospital.

The value of venous blood gas analysis in the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Background & Aim: Newer blood gas analyzers have the ability to report electrolyte values and glucose in addition to pH, so this diagnostic process could be condensed in diagnosing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). We aimed to assess the accuracy of the venous blood gas (VBG) analysis with electrolytes for diagnosing DKA.

Methods: This study prospectively identified a convenience sample of (60 patients) presented with DKA and tested their VBG and serum electrolytes.