Analysis of recent trends in aetiology of diabetes-related ketoacidosis

Abstract

ConclusionInfections and suboptimal compliance to treatment accounted for a majority of 63% of the DKA cases, suggesting more work needs to be done to minimise these preventable causes. A rise in medication-induced DKA prompts the need to educate patients and clinicians regarding the role of these contributory medications. The decreasing trends seen in unclear causes of DKA is a welcome result as increasing awareness regarding the known or established precipitating factors help in preventing recurrences in patients, as they could be vigilant in regard to these in future.