hrp0084p2-251 | Diabetes | ESPE2015
Agwu Juliana Chizomam
, Ng S May
, Drew J
, Edge J
, Kershaw M
, Wright N
, Gardner C
Background: Inappropriate management of illness/stress, accidental or deliberate insulin omission are some of the causes of Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) in patients with established diabetes. During illness, patients with type 1 diabetes are advised to monitor for hyperglycaemia and ketosis, maintain fluid intake and if required, to administer supplemental insulin. Previous studies have confirmed that comprehensive diabetes self- management education (DSME) programs on manageme...