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- - Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication primarily affecting those with type 1 diabetes, often occurring at diagnosis and leading to high mortality rates in children.
- - A survey revealed that 25% of participants were misdiagnosed, with misdiagnosis linked to an 18% higher risk of developing DKA.
- - Healthcare providers need to be aware of the possibility of type 1 diabetes during type 2 diabetes diagnoses and should check for type 1 in kids displaying vague viral symptoms.
Article Abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication that frequently occurs at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, occurs more commonly when a patient is misdiagnosed, is the leading cause of death in children with type 1 diabetes, and is associated with worse long-term outcomes. Our retrospective online survey found that 25% of all participants were misdiagnosed and that misdiagnosis was associated with an 18% increased risk for DKA compared to those correctly diagnosed. Adult providers should consider type 1 diabetes when diagnosing type 2 diabetes, and pediatric providers should rule out type 1 diabetes when a patient reports nonspecific viral symptoms.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6640891 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.2337/cd18-0088 | DOI Listing |
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