Ketonuria in an adult with Prader-Willi syndrome and diabetes mellitus: A case report
Xiaoqing Xu,
Dayang Wang,
Huichai Pan
et al.
Abstract:Rationale:
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder affecting multiple systems. Approximately one-quarter of PWS patients will develop diabetes. Given the uncontrolled hyperphagia and resultant severe obesity in these patients, their glycemic management poses a significant challenge.
Case report:
We present the clinical profile of a male patient diagnosed with both PWS and diabetes. Previous administration of the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2… Show more
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