Postgraduate medicine
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Postgraduate medicine · Apr 1997
ReviewDiabetic ketoacidosis. Why early detection and aggressive treatment are crucial.
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a preventable condition that usually has a satisfactory outcome. However, the potential for a poor outcome and even death demands early and aggressive treatment. Insulin administration, rehydration, and electrolyte replacement are the mainstays of treatment. A search for the underlying cause is also a priority if recurrences are to be avoided.