ESPE Abstracts

Abstract: Diabetic ketoacidosis(DKA) is a potentially fatal complication in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus(T1DM). The mainstay of treatment for DKA is correction of dehydration and correcting hyperglycaemia with insulin. Intravenous(IV) insulin is preferred over subcutaneous(SC) insulin as onset of action is rapid and the dose can be titrated based on blood glucose.Aims: To compare efficacy and hospitalisation co...