Diabetes research and clinical practice
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Diabetes Res. Clin. Pract. · Dec 2010
Case ReportsFulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus with rhabdomyolysis: have we overlooked the situation?
Fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus (FT1DM) is characterized as remarkably abrupt onset and severe metabolic disorder. Prominent derangement of serum electrolytes was frequently observed, which could be associated with rhabdomyolysis. ⋯ Herein, we reported 2 cases. Since the clinical features of rhabdomyolysis vary, and creatine kinase levels are not routinely tested in young patients, the situation of rhabdomyolysis associated with FT1DM may be overlooked.