Abstract:Background: Diabetes Mellitus is increasing in incidence, prevalence and importance as a chronic disease throughout the world. The International Diabetes Federation projects that by 2030 there will be 438 million people with diabetes on a global scale. Three essential components of Diabetic Ketoacidosis are hyperglycemia, ketosis, and resultant metabolic acidosis. 4% of all patients with diabetes and 20% of those with Type 1 Diabetes are admitted to hospital with manifestations of ketoacidosis. Objectives was… Show more
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