Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Nov 2002
[Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemia. 24 consecutive cases].
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemia (HH) remain life-threatening complications of diabetes mellitus. Herein, we evaluated a standardized protocol for the therapy of acute hyperglycemic crises. ⋯ This study emphasizes the relevance of standardized written guidelines for the therapy of acute hyperglycemic crises in diabetic patients.