IJAR - Indian Journal of Applied Research

AR KRISHNAMOHAN; KIRANKUMAR P; C REVANTH KUMAR REDDY

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2015

CLINICAL PROFILE OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS IN RAYALASEEMA REGION

Ar Krishnamohan, Kirankumar P, C Revanth Kumar Reddy

Abstract :

 BACKGROUND: Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the acute complications of diabetes. DKA which is thought as hallmark of type 1 DM is also common in type 2 DM due to various reasons. OBJECTIVE: Our study is highlights the clinical profile, precipitating factors and clinical outcome in the patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. METHODS: This is a prospective study conducted over a period of 2 years in RIMS, Kadapa. Clinical profile of 70 patients with DKA were collected who admitted in the emergency department and analysed. RESULTS: Out of 70 patients 14 were type 1 DM and 56 were type 2 DM. Mean duration was 10years. Nausea and vomiting is the most common presenting symptom of 60% of patients.59% of the patients precipitating factor is found to be infection. Mortality in our study is 15%. CONCLUSION: DKA which is acute complication of diabetes has heterogenous clinical presentation. Infection is the most common precipitating factor for DKA