Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Clinical Decisions in Action (On-Demand)-1. DKA-MODULE 1

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The speaker, a doctor from Norwich, explains how diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) develops and why early recognition matters, especially in outpatient care. DKA occurs when there is absolute insulin deficiency or severe insulin resistance, causing cells to starve and the body to break down fat into ketones. Excess ketones can overwhelm respiratory and kidney compensation, leading to acidosis.<br /><br />He reviews updated 2024 global diagnostic criteria: diabetes or glucose over 200 mg/dL, beta-hydroxybutyrate over 3 mmol/L (or urine ketones 2+), and acidosis with pH under 7.3 or bicarbonate under 18 mmol/L. He notes that anion gap is no longer required if direct ketone testing is available.<br /><br />The talk highlights the growing burden of DKA, including recurrent episodes, and emphasizes that many patients do not test ketones even when unwell. It also discusses euglycemic DKA, which can occur even with normal glucose, especially with SGLT2 inhibitors.<br /><br />The speaker presents new continuous ketone monitoring technology, which could help detect rising ketones early, support sick-day decisions, and prevent hospital admissions. However, major challenges remain, including education, interpretation of readings, and access.

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Concept Ketosis

Concept Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Concept Insulin Deficiency

Concept Ketone Production

Concept International Consensus Definition

Keywords

diabetic ketoacidosis

DKA diagnosis

ketone monitoring

euglycemic DKA

SGLT2 inhibitors

acidosis

outpatient care

Ketosis

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Insulin Deficiency

Ketone Production

International Consensus Definition