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Budhram DR, Bapat P, Bakhsh A, Abuabat MI, Verhoeff NJ, Mumford D, Orszag A, Jain A, Cherney DZI, Fralick M, Weisman A, Lovblom LE, Perkins BA. Prognostic Implications of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults on Long-term Mortality and Diabetes-related Complications. Can J Diabetes 2024:S1499-2671(24)00142-4. [PMID: 39069232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurring after diabetes diagnosis is often associated with risk factors for other diabetes-related complications. In this study we aimed to determine the prognostic implications of DKA on all-cause mortality and complications in type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS Previously collected data from the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (DCCT/EDIC) study were obtained through the the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Central Repository. Using Cox proportional hazards models with time-dependent covariates, we examined age- and sex-adjusted, glycated hemoglobin-adjusted, and fully adjusted associations of DKA with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, microvascular, and acute complications over 34 years. RESULTS Of the 1,441 study participants, 297 had 488 DKA events. Prior DKA was associated with a higher risk of age- and sex-adjusted all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 8.28, 95% confidence interval [CI] 3.74 to 18.32, p<0.001), major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) (HR 2.05, 95% CI 1.34 to 3.13, p<0.001), and all advanced microvascular and acute complications compared with no prior DKA. Most associations except retinopathy were significant even after adjustment for covariates. In our fully adjusted analysis, prior DKA was associated with a significantly higher risk of subsequent all-cause mortality (HR 9.13, 95% CI 3.87 to 21.50, p<0.001), MACEs (HR 1.66, 95% CI 1.07 to 2.59, p=0.03), advanced kidney disease (HR 2.10, 95% CI 1.00 to 4.22, p=0.049), advanced neuropathy (HR 1.49, 95% CI 1.05 to 2.13, p=0.03), severe hypoglycemia (HR 1.53, 95% CI 1.28 to 1.81, p<0.001), and recurrent DKA (HR 3.24, 95% CI 2.41 to 4.36, p<0.001) compared with person-time without DKA. CONCLUSIONS DKA is a prognostic marker for diabetes complications, including excess all-cause mortality. Intensified clinical interventions, such as cardiovascular prevention strategies, may be warranted after diagnosis of DKA.
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- Dalton R Budhram
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Kidney & Pancreas Health Centre, Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Internal Medicine and Critical Care Department, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Norah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Patient-partner (person with lived type 1 diabetes experience)
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- TLC Diabetes and Endocrinology, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Biostatistics Department, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Farthing P, Bally J, Rennie DC. Perceptions Related to Death in Adolescents and Their Parents During the Management of Type 1 Diabetes: A Thematic Analysis. J Pediatr Health Care 2024; 38:586-594. [PMID: 38661590 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with an increased risk of premature death compared to those without T1D, yet perceptions of dying have not been well studied. The purpose of this secondary analysis of existing data was to explore the fears of adolescents with T1D and their parents related to the possibility of death due to T1D. METHOD A reflexive thematic analysis was used to examine data from interviews conducted with adolescents with T1D and their parents who participated in a primary grounded theory study of interdependence in T1D management. FINDINGS Three themes were generated from the data including: (1) Facing the Reality of Death, (2) Fearing Highs and Lows, and (3) Finding a Way through Fears. Participants indicated they see death as a consequence of failing to optimally manage T1D. CONCLUSION Additional investigation is needed to explore the fear of death in adolescents with T1D and any fear their parents may have of their adolescents' mortality.
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- Pamela Farthing
- Pamela Farthing, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, School of Nursing, Saskatoon, Canada..
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- Jill Bally, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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- Donna C. Rennie, Professor Emeritus, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Szabó GV, Szigetváry C, Turan C, Engh MA, Terebessy T, Fazekas A, Farkas N, Hegyi P, Molnár Z. Fluid resuscitation with balanced electrolyte solutions results in faster resolution of diabetic ketoacidosis than with 0.9% saline in adults - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2024; 40:e3831. [PMID: 38925619 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Fluid resuscitation during diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is most frequently performed with 0.9% saline despite its high chloride and sodium concentration. Balanced Electrolyte Solutions (BES) may prove a more physiological alternative, but convincing evidence is missing. We aimed to compare the efficacy of 0.9% saline to BES in DKA management. MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases were searched for relevant studies using predefined keywords (from inception to 27 November 2021). Relevant studies were those in which 0.9% saline (Saline-group) was compared to BES (BES-group) in adults admitted with DKA. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. The primary outcome was time to DKA resolution (defined by each study individually), while the main secondary outcomes were changes in laboratory values, duration of insulin infusion, and mortality. We included seven randomized controlled trials and three observational studies with 1006 participants. The primary outcome was reported for 316 patients, and we found that BES resolves DKA faster than 0.9% saline with a mean difference (MD) of -5.36 [95% CI: -10.46, -0.26] hours. Post-resuscitation chloride (MD: -4.26 [-6.97, -1.54] mmoL/L) and sodium (MD: -1.38 [-2.14, -0.62] mmoL/L) levels were significantly lower. In contrast, levels of post-resuscitation bicarbonate (MD: 1.82 [0.75, 2.89] mmoL/L) were significantly elevated in the BES-group compared to the Saline-group. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the duration of parenteral insulin administration (MD: 0.16 [-3.03, 3.35] hours) or mortality (OR: -0.67 [0.12, 3.68]). Studies showed some concern or a high risk of bias, and the level of evidence for most outcomes was low. This meta-analysis indicates that the use of BES resolves DKA faster than 0.9% saline. Therefore, DKA guidelines should consider BES instead of 0.9% saline as the first choice during fluid resuscitation.
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- Gergő Vilmos Szabó
- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Emergency Department, Szent György University Teaching Hospital of Fejér County, Székesfehérvár, Hungary
- National Ambulance Service, Budapest, Hungary
- Hungarian Air Ambulance Nonprofit Ltd., Budaörs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Orthopaedics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute of Bioanalysis, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Poznan University, Poznan, Poland
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Huang J, Yeung AM, Bergenstal RM, Castorino K, Cengiz E, Dhatariya K, Niu I, Sherr JL, Umpierrez GE, Klonoff DC. Update on Measuring Ketones. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2024; 18:714-726. [PMID: 36794812 PMCID: PMC11089855 DOI: 10.1177/19322968231152236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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Ketone bodies are an energy substrate produced by the liver and used during states of low carbohydrate availability, such as fasting or prolonged exercise. High ketone concentrations can be present with insulin insufficiency and are a key finding in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). During states of insulin deficiency, lipolysis increases and a flood of circulating free fatty acids is converted in the liver into ketone bodies-mainly beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate. During DKA, beta-hydroxybutyrate is the predominant ketone in blood. As DKA resolves, beta-hydroxybutyrate is oxidized to acetoacetate, which is the predominant ketone in the urine. Because of this lag, a urine ketone test might be increasing even as DKA is resolving. Point-of-care tests are available for self-testing of blood ketones and urine ketones through measurement of beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate and are cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Acetone forms through spontaneous decarboxylation of acetoacetate and can be measured in exhaled breath, but currently no device is FDA-cleared for this purpose. Recently, technology has been announced for measuring beta-hydroxybutyrate in interstitial fluid. Measurement of ketones can be helpful to assess compliance with low carbohydrate diets; assessment of acidosis associated with alcohol use, in conjunction with SGLT2 inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, both of which can increase the risk of DKA; and to identify DKA due to insulin deficiency. This article reviews the challenges and shortcomings of ketone testing in diabetes treatment and summarizes emerging trends in the measurement of ketones in the blood, urine, breath, and interstitial fluid.
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norfolk, UK
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Diabetes Technology Society, Burlingame, CA, USA
- Diabetes Research Institute, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo, CA, USA
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Lau DCW, Shaw E, Farris MS, McMullen S, Brar S, Cowling T, Chatterjee S, Quansah K, Kyaw MH, Girard LP. Prevalence of Adult Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Related Complications in Alberta, Canada: A Retrospective, Observational Study Using Administrative Data. Can J Diabetes 2024; 48:155-162.e8. [PMID: 38135113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent chronic disease and a leading cause of morbidity/mortality in Canada. We evaluated the burden of T2DM in Alberta, Canada, by estimating the 5-year period prevalence of T2DM and rates of comorbidities and complications/conditions after T2DM. METHODS We conducted a population-based, retrospective study linking administrative health databases. Individuals with T2DM (≥18 years of age) were identified between 2008-2009 and 2018-2019 using a published algorithm, with follow-up data to March 2020. The 5-year period prevalence was estimated for 2014-2015 to 2018-2019. Individuals with newly identified T2DM, ascertained between 2010-2011 and 2017-2018 with a lookback period between 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 and a minimum 1 year of follow-up data, were evaluated for subsequent cardiovascular, diabetic, renal, and other complication/condition frequencies (%) and rates (per 100 person-years). Complications/conditions were stratified by atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) status at index and age. RESULTS The 5-year period prevalence of T2DM was 11,051 per 100,000 persons, with the highest prevalence in men 65 to <75 years of age. There were 195,102 individuals included in the cohort (mean age 56.7±14.7 years). The most frequently reported complications/conditions (rates per 100 person-years) were acute infection (23.10, 95% confidence interval [CI] 23.00 to 23.30), hypertension (17.30, 95% CI 16.80 to 17.70), and dyslipidemia (12.20, 95% CI 11.90 to 12.40). Individuals who had an ASCVD event/procedure and those ≥75 years of age had higher rates of complications/conditions. CONCLUSIONS We found that over half of the individuals had hypertension or infection after T2DM. Also, those with ASCVD had higher rates of complications/conditions. Strategies to mitigate complications/conditions after T2DM are required to reduce the burden of this disease on individuals and health-care systems.
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- David C W Lau
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Medlior Health Outcomes Research, Ltd, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Medlior Health Outcomes Research, Ltd, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Medlior Health Outcomes Research, Ltd, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Medlior Health Outcomes Research, Ltd, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
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- Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada), Ltd, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc, Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Tassew WC, Bayeh GM, Ferede YA, Zeleke AM. Poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Metabol Open 2024; 21:100275. [PMID: 38455228 PMCID: PMC10918420 DOI: 10.1016/j.metop.2024.100275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background Despite the fact that hyperglycemic crisis poses a significant threat to the health care systems of developing countries like Ethiopia, there is a dearth of reliable data regarding the poor treatment outcome and associated factors among hyperglycemic emergencies in Ethiopia. Therefore, this review aimed to assess poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia. Methods Published articles regarding poor treatment outcome and associated factors of hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients in Ethiopia were extensively searched from PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane library, and African journal online. After extraction, data were exported to Stata software version 11 (Stata Corp LLC, TX, USA) for analysis. Statistically, the Cochrane Q-test and I2 statistics were used to determine the presence or absence of heterogeneity. Results 3650 duplicates were eliminated from the 4291 papers (PubMed [18], Google scholar (1170), African journal online [21], and Cochrane library (3082)). The pooled estimate of poor treatment outcome among hyperglycemic emergencies in Ethiopia is found to be 16.21% (95% CI: 11.01, 21.41, P < 0.001). Creatinine level >1.2 mg/dl, stroke, sepsis and comorbidity were associated factors of poor treatment outcome. Conclusion Poor treatment outcome from hyperglycemic emergencies among diabetic patients was found to be high. Poor treatment outcome was predicted for those patients who had creatinine level >1.2 mg/dl, stroke, sepsis and comorbidity. As a result, we recommend healthcare providers to monitor thoroughly and have close follow-ups for patients with the identified predictors to improve poor treatment outcome from hyperglycemic crises.
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- Worku Chekol Tassew
- Department of Medical Nursing, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Yan JW, Slim A, Van Aarsen K, Choi YH, Byrne C, Poonai N, Collins H, Clemens KK. Balanced crystalloids (RInger's lactate) versus normal Saline in adults with diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department (BRISK-ED): a pilot randomised controlled trial. Emerg Med J 2024; 41:103-111. [PMID: 38050056 PMCID: PMC10850620 DOI: 10.1136/emermed-2023-213290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) treatment guidelines recommend using normal saline (NS); however, NS may delay DKA resolution by causing more hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis compared with balanced crystalloids. This study's objective was to determine the feasibility of a future multicentred randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing intravenous Ringer's lactate (RL) with NS in managing ED patients with DKA. METHODS We conducted a parallel-arm, triple-blind, pilot RCT of adults (≥18 years) with DKA at a Canadian academic tertiary care ED. The primary feasibility outcome was recruitment rate (target ≥41.3% of eligible participants over the 1-year study period); the primary efficacy outcome was time elapsed from ED presentation to DKA resolution. The superiority margin for a clinically significant difference was chosen to be a 40% time reduction to DKA resolution. We also assessed the need to break allocation concealment and loss to follow-up. Patients with clinical suspicion for DKA were screened for inclusion and enrolled patients were randomised 1:1 to receive RL or NS. Patients, clinicians and outcome assessors were blinded to allocation. RESULTS We enrolled 52 (25 RL, 27 NS) of 60 eligible patients (86.7%), exceeding our target recruitment rate. There were more patients in the NS group with type 1 diabetes, and more patients in the RL group had an admission co-diagnosis in addition to DKA. For the 44 participants with confirmed laboratory evidence of resolution, median (IQR) time to DKA resolution for RL versus NS was 15.7 (10.4-18.8) and 12.7 (7.9-19.2) hours, respectively. There were no cases where blinding was broken, and there was no loss to follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This pilot trial demonstrated our protocol's feasibility by exceeding our target recruitment rate. Our results may be used to inform future multicentre trials to compare the safety and efficacy of RL and NS in managing DKA in the ED. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04926740.
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- Justin W Yan
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Children's Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada
- Departments of Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Barski L, Golbets E, Jotkowitz A, Schwarzfuchs D. Management of diabetic ketoacidosis. Eur J Intern Med 2023; 117:38-44. [PMID: 37419787 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2023.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute life-threatening emergency in patients with diabetes, it can result in serious morbidity and mortality. Management of DKA requires reversing metabolic derangements, correcting volume depletion, electrolyte imbalances and acidosis while concurrently treating the precipitating illness. There are still controversies regarding certain aspects of DKA management. Different society guidelines have inconsistencies in their recommendations, while some aspects of treatment are not precise enough or have not been thoroughly studied. These controversies may include issues such as optimal fluid resuscitation, rate and type of Insulin therapy, potassium and bicarbonate replacement. Many institutions follow common society guidelines, however, other institutions either develop their own protocols for internal use or do not routinely use any protocols, resulting in inconsistencies in treatment and increased risk of complications and suboptimal outcomes. The objectives of this article are to review knowledge gaps and controversies in the treatment of DKA and provide our perspective on these issues. Moreover, we believe that special patient factors and comorbidities should receive more careful attention and consideration. Factors like pregnancy, renal disease, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, older age, use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and site of care all impact the treatment approach and require tailored management strategies. However, guidelines often lack sufficient recommendations regarding specific conditions and comorbidities, we aim to address unique circumstances and provide an approach to managing complex patients with specific conditions and co-morbidities. We also sought to examine changes and trends in the treatment of DKA, illuminate on aspects of latest research with a perspective towards future developments and modifications.
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- Leonid Barski
- Department of Internal Medicine F, Soroka Univerity Medical Center, P.O.Box 151, Beer-Sheva 84101, Israel.
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- Department of Internal Medicine F, Soroka Univerity Medical Center, P.O.Box 151, Beer-Sheva 84101, Israel
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheba, Israel
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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Song C, Dhaliwal S, Bapat P, Scarr D, Bakhsh A, Budhram D, Verhoeff NJ, Weisman A, Fralick M, Ivers NM, Cherney DZI, Tomlinson G, Lovblom LE, Mumford D, Perkins BA. Point-of-Care Capillary Blood Ketone Measurements and the Prediction of Future Ketoacidosis Risk in Type 1 Diabetes. Diabetes Care 2023; 46:1973-1977. [PMID: 37616393 DOI: 10.2337/dc23-0840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Rather than during illness while diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is developing, we aimed to determine if levels of routine point-of-care capillary blood ketones could predict future DKA. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We examined previously collected data from placebo-assigned participants in an adjunct-to-insulin medication trial program that included measurement of fasted capillary blood ketone levels twice per week in a 2-month baseline period. The outcome was 6- to 12-month trial-adjudicated DKA. RESULTS DKA events occurred in 12 of 484 participants at a median of 105 (interquartile range 43, 199) days. Maximum ketone levels were higher in patient cases compared with in control patients (0.8 [0.6, 1.2] vs. 0.3 [0.2, 0.7] mmol/L; P = 0.002), with a nonparametric area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.77 (95% CI 0.66-0.88). Ketone levels ≥0.8 mmol/L had a sensitivity of 64%, a specificity of 78%, and positive and negative likelihood ratios of 2.9 and 0.5, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This proof of concept that routine capillary ketone surveillance can identify individuals at high risk of future DKA implies a role for future technologies including continuous ketone monitoring.
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- Cimon Song
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Kidney & Pancreas Health Centre, Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Sinai Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Biostatistics Research Unit, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zahran NA, Jadidi S. Pediatric Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome: A Comprehensive Approach to Diagnosis, Management, and Complications Utilizing Novel Summarizing Acronyms. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1773. [PMID: 38002864 PMCID: PMC10670661 DOI: 10.3390/children10111773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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This paper focuses on hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS), a unique hyperglycemic state requiring divergent diagnosis and treatment approaches from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) despite some shared characteristics. We introduce the mnemonic DI-FF-ER-EN-CE-S to encapsulate unique HHS management and complications. 'DI' emphasizes the need to delay and decrease initial insulin therapy until serum glucose decline is managed by fluid resuscitation alone. 'FF' stresses the importance of double fluid replacement compared to DKA due to severe dehydration and 'ER' electrolyte replacement due to profound losses and imbalances. 'EN' denotes the potential for encephalopathy and the requirement for a controlled serum osmolality reduction. 'CE' indicates cerebral edema, a rare complication in HHS. 'S' signifies systemic multiorgan failure. We categorize the associated risks into three mnemonic groups: the 3Rs (renal failure, respiratory distress, rhabdomyolysis), the 3Hs (heart failure, hypercoagulation, hyperthermia), and AP (arrhythmias, pancreatitis) to facilitate awareness and screening of HHS.
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- Naser Amin Zahran
- Lurie Children’s at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL 60190, USA;
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- Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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Chow E, Clement S, Garg R. Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in the era of SGLT-2 inhibitors. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2023; 11:e003666. [PMID: 37797963 PMCID: PMC10551972 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2023-003666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) is an emerging complication of diabetes associated with an increasing use of sodium-glucose transporter type 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drugs. This review highlights the growing incidence of EDKA and its diagnostic challenges due to the absence of hallmark hyperglycemia seen in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The paper presents a classification system for the severity of EDKA, categorizing it into mild, moderate, and severe based on serum pH and bicarbonate levels. Another classification system is proposed to define stages of EDKA based on anion gap and ketones at the time of diagnosis and during the treatment period. A treatment algorithm is proposed to guide clinicians in managing EDKA. This treatment algorithm includes monitoring anion gap and ketones to guide insulin and fluid management, and slower transition to subcutaneous insulin to prevent a relapse. Increased awareness of EDKA is essential for a timely diagnosis because an early diagnosis and treatment can improve clinical outcomes.
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- Erica Chow
- Division of Endocrinology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA
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Yan JW, Slim A, Van Aarsen K, Choi YH, Byrne C, Poonai N, Collins H, Clemens KK. Balanced crystalloids (RInger's lactate) versus normal Saline in adults with diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department (BRISK-ED): a protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2023; 9:121. [PMID: 37443083 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01356-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Current guidelines for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) recommend treatment with normal saline (NS). However, NS, with its high chloride concentrations, may worsen acidosis and contribute to a hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Alternatives to NS are balanced crystalloids (e.g. Ringer's Lactate [RL]) which have chloride concentrations similar to human plasma; therefore, treatment with balanced crystalloids may lead to faster DKA resolution. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis by Catahay et al. (2022) demonstrated the need for more blinded, high-quality trials comparing NS versus RL in the treatment of DKA. METHODS We describe a protocol for BRISK-ED (Balanced crystalloids [RInger's lactate] versus normal Saline in adults with diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department). Our study is a single-centre, triple-blind, pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of adults (≥ 18 years) with DKA presenting to an academic tertiary care ED in London, Canada. Patients with clinical suspicion for DKA will be screened and those found to not meet DKA criteria or have euglycemic DKA will be excluded. We will aim to recruit 52 patients with DKA and will randomize them 1:1 to receive intravenous RL or NS. The primary feasibility outcome will be recruitment rate, and the primary efficacy outcome will be time elapsed from ED presentation to DKA resolution. Secondary outcomes include time to insulin infusion discontinuation, intensive care unit admission, in-hospital death, and major adverse kidney events within 30 days, defined as a composite of: i) death, ii) new renal replacement therapy, or iii) final serum creatinine ≥ 200% baseline at the earliest of hospital discharge or 30 days after ED presentation. Patients, clinicians, and outcome assessors will be blinded to allocation group. We will follow an intention-to-treat analysis. Gehan-Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney U, or chi-square tests will be used to compare groups as appropriate. DISCUSSION The results of this pilot study will inform the design and feasibility of a full-scale, multicentre RCT to assess fluid choice in adult ED patients with DKA. If proven to demonstrate faster resolution of DKA, administration of balanced crystalloids may replace NS in diabetes treatment guidelines and improve patient and health systems outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, Registration # NCT04926740; Registered June 15, 2021.
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- Justin W Yan
- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada.
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Emergency Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
- Departments of Paediatrics, Medicine, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre, London, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Hamed E, Sharif A, Eid A, Alfehaidi A, Alberry M. Advancing Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Knowledge Retrieval: A Case Study Using ChatGPT-4 and Link Retrieval Plug-In to Analyze Diabetic Ketoacidosis Guidelines. Cureus 2023; 15:e41916. [PMID: 37457604 PMCID: PMC10349539 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Introduction This case study aimed to enhance the traceability and retrieval accuracy of ChatGPT-4 in medical text by employing a step-by-step systematic approach. The focus was on retrieving clinical answers from three international guidelines on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Methods A systematic methodology was developed to guide the retrieval process. One question was asked per guideline to ensure accuracy and maintain referencing. ChatGPT-4 was utilized to retrieve answers, and the 'Link Reader' plug-in was integrated to facilitate direct access to webpages containing the guidelines. Subsequently, ChatGPT-4 was employed to compile answers while providing citations to the sources. This process was iterated 30 times per question to ensure consistency. In this report, we present our observations regarding the retrieval accuracy, consistency of responses, and the challenges encountered during the process. Results Integrating ChatGPT-4 with the 'Link Reader' plug-in demonstrated notable traceability and retrieval accuracy benefits. The AI model successfully provided relevant and accurate clinical answers based on the analyzed guidelines. Despite occasional challenges with webpage access and minor memory drift, the overall performance of the integrated system was promising. The compilation of the answers was also impressive and held significant promise for further trials. Conclusion The findings of this case study contribute to the utilization of AI text-generation models as valuable tools for medical professionals and researchers. The systematic approach employed in this case study and the integration of the 'Link Reader' plug-in offer a framework for automating medical text synthesis, asking one question at a time before compilation from different sources, which has led to improving AI models' traceability and retrieval accuracy. Further advancements and refinement of AI models and integration with other software utilities hold promise for enhancing the utility and applicability of AI-generated recommendations in medicine and scientific academia. These advancements have the potential to drive significant improvements in everyday medical practice.
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- Ehab Hamed
- Family Medicine, Qatar University Health Centre, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- Family Medicine, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- Family Medicine, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar, Doha, QAT
- Fetal and Maternal Medicine, Sidra Medicine, Doha, QAT
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Gripp KE, Trottier ED, Thakore S, Sniderman J, Lawrence S. Les recommandations en vigueur pour la prise en charge de l'acidocétose diabétique pédiatrique. Paediatr Child Health 2023; 28:128-138. [PMID: 37151921 PMCID: PMC10156930 DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxac120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Pour traiter l'acidocétose diabétique pédiatrique, il faut porter une attention particulière aux liquides et aux électrolytes pour limiter le risque de complications, telles qu'une lésion cérébrale, associée à une morbidité et une mortalité élevées. L'incidence d'œdème cérébral en cas d'acidocétose diabétique n'a pas diminué malgré les protocoles visant la limitation des liquides qui s'appuient sur la restriction de la réanimation liquidienne initiale. Selon de nouvelles données probantes, l'administration précoce de liquides isotoniques n'entraîne pas de risque supplémentaire et peut améliorer les résultats cliniques chez certains patients. Les protocoles et les directives cliniques sont adaptés et axés particulièrement sur la surveillance et le remplacement initiaux et continus des liquides et des électrolytes. Il est maintenant recommandé de commencer par une réanimation à l'aide de liquides isotoniques chez tous les patients dans les 20 à 30 minutes suivant leur arrivée à l'hôpital, suivie par la réplétion du déficit volumique sur une période de 36 heures, en association avec une perfusion d'insuline et des suppléments d'électrolytes, ainsi qu'avec la surveillance et la prise en charge attentives d'une éventuelle lésion cérébrale.
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- Karen E Gripp
- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des soins aigus, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des soins aigus, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des soins aigus, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des soins aigus, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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- Société canadienne de pédiatrie, comité des soins aigus, Ottawa (Ontario)Canada
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Gripp KE, Trottier ED, Thakore S, Sniderman J, Lawrence S. Current recommendations for management of paediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Paediatr Child Health 2023; 28:128-138. [PMID: 37151932 PMCID: PMC10156932 DOI: 10.1093/pch/pxac119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Treatment of paediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) includes careful attention to fluids and electrolytes to minimize the risk of complications such as cerebral injury (CI), which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The incidence of cerebral edema in paediatric DKA has not decreased despite the use of fluid-limiting protocols based on restricting early fluid resuscitation. New evidence suggests that early isotonic fluid therapy does not confer additional risk and may improve outcomes in some patients. Protocols and clinical practice guidelines are being adjusted, with a particular focus on recommendations for initial and ongoing fluids and electrolyte monitoring and replacement. Initial isotonic fluid resuscitation is now recommended for all patients in the first 20 to 30 minutes after presentation, followed by repletion of volume deficit over 36 hours in association with an insulin infusion, electrolyte supplementation, and careful monitoring for and management of potential CI.
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- Karen E Gripp
- Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Canadian Paediatric Society, Acute Care Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Hamed E, Eid A, Alberry M. Exploring ChatGPT's Potential in Facilitating Adaptation of Clinical Guidelines: A Case Study of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Guidelines. Cureus 2023; 15:e38784. [PMID: 37303347 PMCID: PMC10249915 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model, in adapting and synthesizing clinical guidelines for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) by comparing and contrasting different guideline sources. Methodology We employed a comprehensive comparison approach and examined three reputable guideline sources: Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee (2018), Emergency Management of Hyperglycaemia in Primary Care, and Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) 02 The Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults. Data extraction focused on diagnostic criteria, risk factors, signs and symptoms, investigations, and treatment recommendations. We compared the synthesized guidelines generated by ChatGPT and identified any misreporting or non-reporting errors. Results ChatGPT was capable of generating a comprehensive table comparing the guidelines. However, multiple recurrent errors, including misreporting and non-reporting errors, were identified, rendering the results unreliable. Additionally, inconsistencies were observed in the repeated reporting of data. The study highlights the limitations of using ChatGPT for the adaptation of clinical guidelines without expert human intervention. Conclusions Although ChatGPT demonstrates the potential for the synthesis of clinical guidelines, the presence of multiple recurrent errors and inconsistencies underscores the need for expert human intervention and validation. Future research should focus on improving the accuracy and reliability of ChatGPT, as well as exploring its potential applications in other areas of clinical practice and guideline development.
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- Ehab Hamed
- Qatar University Health Center, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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- Umm Slal Health Center, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, QAT
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Myers V, Mastoras G, Lin S, Gray S. Just the facts: sodium bicarbonate usage in the emergency department. CAN J EMERG MED 2023:10.1007/s43678-023-00484-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s43678-023-00484-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Abate MD, Semachew A, Emishaw S, Meseret F, Azmeraw M, Algaw D, Temesgen D, Feleke SF, Nuru A, Abate M, Bantie B, Andualem A. Incidence and predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies among adult diabetic patients in Bahir Dar city public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter retrospective follow-up study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1116713. [PMID: 37006547 PMCID: PMC10063795 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1116713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome are the two commonly known life-threatening hyperglycemic emergencies of diabetes mellitus. Despite the growing hyperglycemic emergency impact among adult patients with diabetes, its incidence and predictors have not been well studied in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess the incidence and predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies among adult patients with diabetes. Method A retrospective follow-up study design was conducted among a randomly selected sample of 453 adult patients with diabetes. Data were entered into EPI data version 4.6 and analyzed using STATA version 14.0. A Cox-proportional hazard regression model was fitted to identify the independent predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies, and variables having a p < 0.05 in the multivariable model were considered statistically significant. Result Among the total adult patients with diabetes included in the study, 147 (32.45%) developed hyperglycemic emergencies. Hence, the overall incidence of hyperglycemic emergencies was 14.6 per 100 person-years observation. The incidence of diabetic ketoacidosis was 12.5 per 100 person-years (35.6 and 6.3 among T1DM and T2DM, respectively). The incidence of the hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome was 2.1 per 100 person-years (0.9 and 2.4 among T1DM and T2DM, respectively). The overall median free survival time was 53.85 months. Type 1 diabetes mellitus [AHR = 2.75, 95% CI (1.68, 4.51)], diabetes duration of ≥ 3 years [AHR = 0.33, 95% CI (0.21, 0.50)], recent acute illness [AHR = 2.99, 95% CI (2.03, 4.43)], presence of comorbidity [AHR = 2.36, 95% CI (1.53, 3.63)], poor glycemic control [AHR = 3.47, 95% CI (2.17, 5.56)], history of medication non-compliance [AHR = 1.85,95% CI (1.24, 2.76)], follow-up frequency of 2-3 months [AHR = 1.79,95% CI (1.06, 3.01)], and without community health insurance [AHR = 1.63, 95% CI (1.14, 2.35)] were significant predictors of hyperglycemic emergencies. Conclusion The incidence of hyperglycemic emergencies was high. Therefore, giving greater attention to patients with identified predictors could decrease the occurrence of hyperglycemic emergencies and related public health and economic impacts.
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- Melsew Dagne Abate
- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Bahirdar Health Sciences College, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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Wayne Lewis C, Butorin Y, de Koning L, Paul HA, Gifford JL, Venner AA, Seiden-Long I. Low partial pressure of oxygen causes significant and unrecognized under-recovery of glucose on blood gas analyzers. Clin Biochem 2023; 111:60-65. [PMID: 36279904 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blood gas analyzers employing glucose-oxidase biosensors under-recover glucose when pO2 is low. The manufacturer of the GEM®Premier™ series of analyzers introduced an algorithm to detect specimens at risk of low pO2 interference. We investigated the reliability of this algorithm. METHODS Whole blood specimens were tested by GEM®Premier™ 4000 (GEM 4000) and 5000 (GEM 5000). Specimens with an incalculable ("incalc") error code for glucose result or that had a glucose ≥ 20 mmol/L were retested on a second analyzer of the same type within 5 min over the course of 30 months in 5 hospitals in Calgary, Alberta. Discordant retests were defined as either: 1) paired numeric results with a difference >10 %, or 2) an "incalc" code that yielded a numeric result upon retesting. Glucose recovery in relation to pO2 level was assessed by comparing specimens experimentally depleted of pO2 between GEM 5000 and a laboratory analyzer (Siemens Vista®). RESULTS Of 1,776 glucose tests repeated on the GEM 5000 or 1,544 on GEM 4000, 10% were discordant. GEM 5000 produced twice as many discordant numeric retests versus the GEM 4000 [5.9% (98/1,651) vs 2.7% (38/1,391)]. The majority of "incalc" error codes repeated with a numeric glucose result on both GEM analyzers [(79.7% (122/153) vs 75.2% (94/125)]. Among specimens experimentally depleted of pO2, the GEM 5000 under-recovered glucose by up to 30% compared to the Siemens Vista and were not flagged by an "incalc" code. CONCLUSIONS The algorithm in the GEM®PremierTM series of analyzers that flags specimens at risk for glucose under-recovery due to low pO2 does not reliably detect specimens at risk for glucose under-recovery.
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- Cody Wayne Lewis
- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Blank SP, Blank RM, Campbell L. What Is the Optimal Speed of correction of the Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State in Diabetic Ketoacidosis? An Observational Cohort Study of U.S. Intensive Care Patients. Endocr Pract 2022; 28:875-883. [PMID: 35688365 DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The international guidelines for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) advise against rapid changes in osmolarity and glucose; however, the optimal rates of correction are unknown. We aimed to evaluate the rates of change in tonicity and glucose level in intensive care patients with DKA and their relationship with mortality and altered mental status. METHODS This is an observational cohort study using 2 publicly available databases of U.S. intensive care patients (Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care-IV and Electronic Intensive Care Unit), evaluating adults with DKA and associated hyperosmolarity (baseline Osm ≥300 mOsm/L). The primary outcome was hospital mortality. The secondary neurologic outcome used a composite of diagnosed cerebral edema or Glasgow Coma Scale score of ≤12. Multivariable regression models were used to control for confounding factors. RESULTS On adjusted analysis, patients who underwent the most rapid correction of up to approximately 3 mmol/L/hour in tonicity had reduced mortality (n = 2307; odds ratio [OR], 0.21; overall P < .001) and adverse neurologic outcomes (OR, 0.44; P < .001). Faster correction of glucose levels up to 5 mmol/L/hour (90 mg/dL/hour) was associated with improvements in mortality (n = 2361; OR, 0.24; P = .020) and adverse neurologic events (OR, 0.52; P = .046). The number of patients corrected significantly faster than these rates was low. A maximal hourly rate of correction between 2 and 5 mmol/L for tonicity was associated with the lowest mortality rate on adjusted analysis. CONCLUSION Based on large-volume observational data, relatively rapid correction of tonicity and glucose level was associated with lower mortality and more favorable neurologic outcomes. Avoiding a maximum hourly rate of correction of tonicity >5 mmol/L may be advisable.
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- Sebastiaan P Blank
- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, Northern Territory, Australia.
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- Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Royal Darwin Hospital, Tiwi, Northern Territory, Australia; Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia; Menzies School of Health Research, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus, Tiwi, Northern Territory, Australia
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Hui F. Research on the Construction of Emergency Network Public Opinion Emotional Dictionary Based on Emotional Feature Extraction Algorithm. Front Psychol 2022; 13:857769. [PMID: 35529545 PMCID: PMC9072777 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.857769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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How to strengthen emergency management and improve the ability to prevent and respond to emergencies is an important part of building a harmonious socialist society. This paper proposes a domain emotion dictionary construction method for network public opinion analysis of public emergencies. Using the advantages of corpus and semantic knowledge base, this paper extracts the seed words based on the large-scale network public opinion corpus and combined with the existing emotion dictionary, trains the word vector through the word2vec model in deep learning, expands the emotion words, and obtains the candidate emotion words according to the semantic similarity calculation, So as to generate a domain emotion dictionary. The accuracy rate of emotion discrimination by the emotion dictionary constructed in this paper is 0.86, the recall rate is 0.92. Through the verification of accuracy and recall rate, the construction method proposed in this paper has good accuracy and reliability. Because of the great differences in different experiences and situations of different groups, there will be great differences in views and perspectives on the same event. The key to prevent the public from blindly following the crowd should be to reach groups close to emotional distance, and targeted prevention and control of public opinion can be conducted according to different characteristics of different groups.
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- Fang Hui
- Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China
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Gifford JL, Seiden-Long I. Filling in the GAPS: validation of anion gap (AGAP) measurement uncertainty estimates for use in clinical decision making. Clin Chem Lab Med 2022; 60:851-858. [PMID: 35442590 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2021-1279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We compare measurement uncertainty (MU) calculations to real patient result variation observed by physicians using as our model anion gap (AGAP) sequentially measured on two different instrument types. An approach for discretely quantifying the pre-analytical contributions and validating AGAP MU estimates for interpretation of patient results is proposed. METHODS AGAP was calculated from sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate reported from chemistry or blood gas analyzers which employ different methodologies and specimen types. AGAP MU was calculated using a top-down approach both assuming no correlation between measurands and alternatively, including consideration of measurand correlation. MU-derived reference change values (RCV) were calculated between chemistry and blood gas analyzers results. Observational paired AGAP data (n=39,626 subjects) was obtained from retrospectively analyzed specimens from five urban tertiary care hospitals in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. RESULTS The MU derived AGAP RCV for paired specimen data by the two platforms was 5.2-6.1 mmol/L assuming no correlation and 2.6-3.1 mmol/L assuming correlation. From the paired chemistry and blood gas data, total observed variation on a reported AGAP has a 95% confidence interval of ±6.0 mmol/L. When the MU-derived RCV assuming correlation is directly compared against the observed distribution of patient results, we obtained a pre-analytical variation contribution of 2.9-3.5 mmol/L to the AGAP observed variation. In contrast, assuming no correlation leads to a negligible pre-analytical contribution (<1.0 mmol/L). CONCLUSIONS MU estimates assuming no correlation are more representative of the total variation seen in real patient data. We present a pragmatic approach for validating an MU calculation to inform clinical decisions and determine the pre-analytical contribution to MU in this system.
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- Jessica L Gifford
- Alberta Precision Laboratories and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Jahangir A, Jahangir A, Siddiqui FS, Niazi MRK, Yousaf F, Muhammad M, Sahra S, Javed A, Sharif MA, Iqbal QZ, Krzyzak M. Normal Saline Versus Low Chloride Solutions in Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials. Cureus 2022; 14:e21324. [PMID: 35186583 PMCID: PMC8848863 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Traditionally, normal saline solution (NSS) has been the fluid of choice in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) patients, but the NSS is an acidic fluid and may lead to the delayed resolution of DKA. A systemic review search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, and Central Cochrane Registry to compare the efficacy of low chloride solutions with normal saline solution in DKA resolution. Randomized clinical trials with normal saline as a control arm and low chloride solutions as an intervention arm were included. Four studies were included in the analysis. The investigated outcomes, including time to resolution for DKA and duration of insulin infusion, varied depending on the endpoint were reported in the studies. Overall, balanced solutions were generally associated with faster correction of pH. The time to reach overall DKA endpoints was comparable in both groups. We concluded that crystalloid solutions may be used as an initial resuscitation fluid in the DKA population and may lead to earlier resolution of acidosis. More clinical trial data is required to reach statistical significance for the hypothesis.
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Saline Compared to Balanced Crystalloid in Patients With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Crit Care Explor 2022; 4:e0613. [PMID: 35018349 PMCID: PMC8740878 DOI: 10.1097/cce.0000000000000613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the use of saline to balanced crystalloid for fluid resuscitation in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DATA SOURCES We searched databases including Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane registry. STUDY SELECTION We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared saline to balanced crystalloid in patients with DKA. DATA EXTRACTION We pooled estimates of effect using relative risk for dichotomous outcomes and mean differences (MDs) for continuous outcomes, both with 95% CIs. We assessed risk of bias for included RCTs using the modified Cochrane tool and certainty of evidence using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology. DATA SYNTHESIS We included eight RCTs (n = 482 patients). Both time to DKA resolution (MD, 3.51 hr longer; 95% CI, 0.90 longer to 6.12 longer; moderate certainty) and length of hospital stay (MD, 0.89 d longer in saline group; 95% CI, 0.34 longer to 1.43 d longer; moderate certainty) are probably longer in the saline group compared with the balanced crystalloid group, although for the latter, the absolute difference (under 1 d) is small. Post-resuscitation serum chloride level may be higher (MD, 1.62 mmol/L higher; 95% CI, 0.40 lower to 3.64 higher; low certainty), and post-resuscitation serum bicarbonate is probably lower (MD, 1.50 mmol/L; 95% CI, 2.33 lower to 0.67 lower; moderate certainty) in those receiving saline. CONCLUSIONS In patients with DKA, the use of saline may be associated with longer time to DKA resolution, higher post-resuscitation serum chloride levels, lower post-resuscitation serum bicarbonate levels, and longer hospital stay compared with balanced crystalloids. Pending further data, low to moderate certainty data support using balanced crystalloid over saline for fluid resuscitation in patients with DKA.
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Li Y, Xu R, Cao CS, Huang L. The successful use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation combined with continuous renal replacement therapy for a cardiac arrest patient with refractory hypokalemia and diabetic ketoacidosis. World J Emerg Med 2022; 13:337-340. [PMID: 35837568 PMCID: PMC9233963 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2022.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2023] Open
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- Yang Li
- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China
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Zheng DJ, Iskander S, Vujcic B, Amin K, Valani R, Yan JW. A comparison of adult diabetic ketoacidosis treatment protocols from Canadian emergency departments. Can J Diabetes 2021; 46:269-276.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2021.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Claret PG, Douay B, Chaiba D, Catoire P. Actualités en médecine d’urgence. ANNALES FRANCAISES DE MEDECINE D URGENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.3166/afmu-2021-0354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ho J, Rosolowsky E, Pacaud D, Huang C, Lemay J, Brockman N, Rath M, Doulla M. Diabetic ketoacidosis at type 1 diabetes diagnosis in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:552-557. [PMID: 33745226 PMCID: PMC8251027 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant public health measures that have resulted in decreased acute pediatric care utilization. We evaluated whether the rate of severe presentations of new onset type 1 diabetes (DM1), such as, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has changed since the COVID-19 public health measures were enacted. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A retrospective chart review of children less than 18 years of age presenting with new onset DM1 during the pandemic period of March 17, 2020 to August 31, 2020 was conducted at two tertiary care pediatric hospitals in Alberta, Canada. Rates of DKA and severe DKA were compared to the same time period in the year 2019 (pre-pandemic control). RESULTS The number of children presenting with newly diagnosed DM1 was similar during the pandemic year of 2020 compared with 2019 (107 children in 2020 vs. 114 in 2019). The frequency of DKA at DM1 onset was significantly higher in the pandemic period (68.2% vs 45.6%; p < 0.001) and incidence of severe DKA was also higher (27.1% in 2020 vs 13.2% in 2019; p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS There was a significant increase in DKA and severe DKA in children presenting with new onset DM1 during the COVID-19 pandemic period. This emphasizes the need for educating health care professionals and families to be aware of the symptoms of hyperglycemia and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment even during public health measures for COVID-19.
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- Josephine Ho
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of PediatricsUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaCanada
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of MedicineUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryAlbertaCanada
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of PediatricsUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaCanada
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Veltri NL, Chan M, Awad S. Undetectable measured serum bicarbonate associated with hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis. CMAJ 2021; 192:E1206-E1209. [PMID: 33051315 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.200237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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- Nicole L Veltri
- Division of General Internal Medicine (Veltri), Department of Medicine, and Departments of Pathology and Molecular Medicine (Chan), and Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Awad), Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
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- Division of General Internal Medicine (Veltri), Department of Medicine, and Departments of Pathology and Molecular Medicine (Chan), and Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Awad), Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont
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- Division of General Internal Medicine (Veltri), Department of Medicine, and Departments of Pathology and Molecular Medicine (Chan), and Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism (Awad), Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont
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Okada A, Yamana H, Morita K, Sato Y, Yamaguchi S, Kurakawa KI, Michihata N, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Nangaku M, Yamauchi T, Yasunaga H, Kadowaki T. Potassium Concentration in Initial Fluid Therapy and In-Hospital Mortality of Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:e2162-e2175. [PMID: 33493293 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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CONTEXT Guidelines worldwide recommend potassium replacement of 10 to 40 mmol/L in the initial fluid therapy for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. However, evidence is lacking as to the association between infused potassium concentration and mortality. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the association between infused potassium concentration and in-hospital mortality. METHODS Using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database, we retrospectively identified inpatients admitted for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis from July 2010 to March 2018. Patients with kidney dysfunction or serum potassium abnormalities were excluded. We evaluated the association of the potassium concentration in the total infused solutions in the first 2 days of hospitalization with 28-day in-hospital mortality using multivariable regression analysis with a cubic spline model. We also assessed the association between potassium concentration and occurrence of hyperkalemia. RESULTS We identified 14 216 patients with diabetic ketoacidosis and observed 261 deaths. The quartile cut-points for potassium concentration were 7.7, 11.4, and 16.1 mmol/L. Within the range of approximately 10 to 40 mmol/L, potassium concentration was not associated with occurrence of hyperkalemia or death. Lower potassium concentrations were associated with higher 28-day in-hospital mortality; the odds ratio for patients receiving 8 mmol/L was 1.69 (95% CI, 1.03 to 2.78; reference: 20 mmol/L), and the odds ratio increased monotonically as potassium concentration decreased further. CONCLUSION Patients receiving potassium replacement at concentrations of 10 to 40 mmol/L had similar in-hospital mortality rates, whereas lower concentrations were associated with higher mortality.
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- Akira Okada
- Department of Prevention of Diabetes and Lifestyle-Related Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Services Research, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Services Research, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Prevention of Diabetes and Lifestyle-Related Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Prevention of Diabetes and Lifestyle-Related Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Services Research, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Policy and Informatics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Endocrinology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Prevention of Diabetes and Lifestyle-Related Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
- Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Eledrisi MS, Beshyah SA, Malik RA. Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in special populations. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 174:108744. [PMID: 33713717 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.108744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus that can be associated with increased morbidity and mortality, particularly if it is diagnosed late and not treated appropriately. The management of DKA includes careful clinical evaluation, correction of metabolic abnormalities with intravenous fluids, insulin and electrolyte replacement with frequent monitoring of the patients' clinical and laboratory findings and also identification and treatment of the precipitating condition. There are special populations where features, management and outcome may differ from the usual patient with diabetes. Data on management of DKA in such special populations such as chronic kidney disease and pregnancy are sparse and recommendations are based mainly on small case series and expert opinion. Clinicians need to recognize and manage euglycaemic DKA in patients prescribed sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors. DKA is particularly a major health concern due to high rates of hospital admissions and mortality in resource-limited settings due to financial constraints, limiting the adequate provision of insulin and access to health care systems, and dysfunctional health systems. We review the challenges of diagnosis and management of DKA in these specific groups and provide recommendations on optimal patient care.
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- Mohsen S Eledrisi
- Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
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- Department of Medicine, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Department of Endocrinology, Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar; Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar; Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Yim C, Hussein N, Arnason T. Capecitabine-induced hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e241109. [PMID: 33762290 PMCID: PMC7993241 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-241109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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An elderly woman with metastatic breast cancer was admitted with hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) and an elevated haemoglobin A1C. For 1 week, she had experienced confusion, nausea and frequent urination. Preceding this, she had completed seven cycles of capecitabine chemotherapy for her breast cancer. She did not have a history of diabetes prior to chemotherapy. Given the temporal dysglycaemia following the patient's chemotherapy regimen, capecitabine was thought to be a probable offending agent. The patient was acutely treated for HHS, and was discharged on a basal-bolus insulin regimen. Her capecitabine was held pending review with her oncology team. The patient was ultimately titrated down to basal insulin only by her family doctor. Given the common use of capecitabine, it is important to recognise the risk of hyperglycaemic and hyperglycaemic emergencies as potential adverse effects. This highlights the need to monitor blood glucose throughout treatment to prevent hyperglycaemic emergencies.
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- Carly Yim
- Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Usman A, Shaikh MF, Dujaili JA, Mustafa N, Gan SH. Re-visiting pH-adjusted potassium to avoid hypokalemic crisis during management of diabetic ketoacidosis: A conceptual framework. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2021; 15:573-580. [PMID: 33706189 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) treatment guidelines recommend to initiate potassium-replacement when serum potassium (SK) drops within normal range, and to withhold insulin if SK is below normal. Despite strict recommendations, hypokalemia is frequently observed in DKA. METHODS Scientific literature was thoroughly searched to find 1) DKA treatment guidelines, 2) studies reporting hypokalemia in DKA, 3) and literature elaborating mechanisms involved in hypokalemia. RESULTS Acidosis affects SK and its regulators including insulin, catecholamines and aldosterone. Current conceptual framework is an argument to gauge the degree of hypokalemia before it strikes DKA patients utilizing SK level after adjusting it with pH. Suggested approach will reduce hypokalemia risk and its associated complications. The nomogram calculates pH-adjusted potassium and expected potassium loss. It also ranks hypokalemia associated risk, and proposes the potassium-replacement rate over given time period. The differences between current DKA treatment guidelines and proposed strategy are also discussed. Moreover, reasons and risk of hyperkalemia due to early initiation of potassium replacement and remedial actions are debated. CONCLUSION In light of proposed strategy, utilizing the nomogram ensures reduced incidence of hypokalemia in DKA resulting in improved clinical and patient outcomes. Pharmacoeconomic benefits can also be expected when avoiding hypokalemia ensures early discharge.
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- Atif Usman
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Self WH, Evans CS, Jenkins CA, Brown RM, Casey JD, Collins SP, Coston TD, Felbinger M, Flemmons LN, Hellervik SM, Lindsell CJ, Liu D, McCoin NS, Niswender KD, Slovis CM, Stollings JL, Wang L, Rice TW, Semler MW. Clinical Effects of Balanced Crystalloids vs Saline in Adults With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Subgroup Analysis of Cluster Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e2024596. [PMID: 33196806 PMCID: PMC7670314 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.24596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Saline (0.9% sodium chloride), the fluid most commonly used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), can cause hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Balanced crystalloids, an alternative class of fluids for volume expansion, do not cause acidosis and, therefore, may lead to faster resolution of DKA than saline. OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical effects of balanced crystalloids with the clinical effects of saline for the acute treatment of adults with DKA. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This study was a subgroup analysis of adults with DKA in 2 previously reported companion trials-Saline Against Lactated Ringer's or Plasma-Lyte in the Emergency Department (SALT-ED) and the Isotonic Solutions and Major Adverse Renal Events Trial (SMART). These trials, conducted between January 2016 and March 2017 in an academic medical center in the US, were pragmatic, multiple-crossover, cluster, randomized clinical trials comparing balanced crystalloids vs saline in emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU) patients. This study included adults who presented to the ED with DKA, defined as a clinical diagnosis of DKA, plasma glucose greater than 250 mg/dL, plasma bicarbonate less than or equal to 18 mmol/L, and anion gap greater than 10 mmol/L. Data analysis was performed from January to April 2020. INTERVENTIONS Balanced crystalloids (clinician's choice of Ringer lactate solution or Plasma-Lyte A solution) vs saline for fluid administration in the ED and ICU according to the same cluster-randomized multiple-crossover schedule. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was time between ED presentation and DKA resolution, as defined by American Diabetes Association criteria. The secondary outcome was time between initiation and discontinuation of continuous insulin infusion. RESULTS Among 172 adults included in this secondary analysis of cluster trials, 94 were assigned to balanced crystalloids and 78 to saline. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 29 (24-45) years, and 90 (52.3%) were women. The median (IQR) volume of isotonic fluid administered in the ED and ICU was 4478 (3000-6372) mL. Cumulative incidence analysis revealed shorter time to DKA resolution in the balanced crystalloids group (median time to resolution: 13.0 hours; IQR: 9.5-18.8 hours) than the saline group (median: 16.9 hours; IQR: 11.9-34.5 hours) (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.68; 95% CI, 1.18-2.38; P = .004). Cumulative incidence analysis also revealed shorter time to insulin infusion discontinuation in the balanced crystalloids group (median: 9.8 hours; IQR: 5.1-17.0 hours) than the saline group (median: 13.4 hours; IQR: 11.0-17.9 hours) (aHR = 1.45; 95% CI, 1.03-2.03; P = .03). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this secondary analysis of 2 cluster randomized clinical trials, compared with saline, treatment with balanced crystalloids resulted in more rapid resolution of DKA, suggesting that balanced crystalloids may be preferred over saline for acute management of adults with DKA. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifiers: NCT02614040; NCT02444988.
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- Wesley H. Self
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Asheville Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates, Asheville, North Carolina
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
- Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Nashville
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Pharmacy Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Ing TS, Ganta K, Bhave G, Lew SQ, Agaba EI, Argyropoulos C, Tzamaloukas AH. The Corrected Serum Sodium Concentration in Hyperglycemic Crises: Computation and Clinical Applications. Front Med (Lausanne) 2020; 7:477. [PMID: 32984372 PMCID: PMC7479837 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In hyperglycemia, hypertonicity results from solute (glucose) gain and loss of water in excess of sodium plus potassium through osmotic diuresis. Patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hyperglycemia have minimal or no osmotic diuresis; patients with preserved renal function and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) have often large osmotic diuresis. Hypertonicity from glucose gain is reversed with normalization of serum glucose ([Glu]); hypertonicity due to osmotic diuresis requires infusion of hypotonic solutions. Prediction of the serum sodium after [Glu] normalization (the corrected [Na]) estimates the part of hypertonicity caused by osmotic diuresis. Theoretical methods calculating the corrected [Na] and clinical reports allowing its calculation were reviewed. Corrected [Na] was computed separately in reports of DKA, HHS and hyperglycemia in CKD stage 5. The theoretical prediction of [Na] increase by 1.6 mmol/L per 5.6 mmol/L decrease in [Glu] in most clinical settings, except in extreme hyperglycemia or profound hypervolemia, was supported by studies of hyperglycemia in CKD stage 5 treated only with insulin. Mean corrected [Na] was 139.0 mmol/L in 772 hyperglycemic episodes in CKD stage 5 patients. In patients with preserved renal function, mean corrected [Na] was within the eunatremic range (141.1 mmol/L) in 7,812 DKA cases, and in the range of severe hypernatremia (160.8 mmol/L) in 755 cases of HHS. However, in DKA corrected [Na] was in the hypernatremic range in several reports and rose during treatment with adverse neurological consequences in other reports. The corrected [Na], computed as [Na] increase by 1.6 mmol/L per 5.6 mmol/L decrease in [Glu], provides a reasonable estimate of the degree of hypertonicity due to losses of hypotonic fluids through osmotic diuresis at presentation of DKH or HHS and should guide the tonicity of replacement solutions. However, the corrected [Na] may change during treatment because of ongoing fluid losses and should be monitored during treatment.
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- Todd S Ing
- Department of Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Medicine Service, Department of Medicine, Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
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- Department of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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- Research Service, Department of Medicine, Raymond G. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors and type 2 diabetes: clinical pearls for in-hospital initiation, in-hospital management, and postdischarge. Curr Opin Cardiol 2020; 35:178-186. [PMID: 31804229 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0000000000000704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The aim of this article is to provide practical recommendations on safe initiation of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to in-patients as well as management of those who are already on SGLT2 inhibitors. RECENT FINDINGS Robust data from stable outpatient cohorts indicate that the SGLT2 inhibitors are associated with clinically meaningful reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events, lower rates of hospitalization for heart failure, and a reduction in major kidney outcomes There is however a lack of information on how to initiate and manage SGLT2 inhibitors in an acute in-patient setting. SUMMARY SGLT2 inhibitors may be cautiously appropriate for in-patients if all the criteria for safe use are met but good clinical judgment must prevail. Temporary withholding of SGLT2 inhibitors is appropriate in hospitalized patients during a period of stress and/or insulinopenia.
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Clark A, Mohammed AS, Raut A, Moore S, Houlden R, Awad S. Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Adults Presenting With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitor-Associated Diabetic Ketoacidosis at a Canadian Academic Tertiary Care Hospital. Can J Diabetes 2020; 45:214-219. [PMID: 33046401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.08.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In this study, we examined the prevalence and clinical characteristics of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i)-associated diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA). METHODS A retrospective chart review of patients admitted for DKA over 4 years. Patients with SGLT2i-associated DKA were invited for pancreatic autoantibody testing. A subset of patients were invited for an interview to identify clinical characteristics suggestive of undiagnosed latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). RESULTS Of 647 DKA admissions, 6.6% were associated with SGLT2i use. Time from SGLT2i initiation and DKA ranged from 2 weeks to 3.25 years; 69.8% had euglycemic DKA. Pancreatic autoantibody testing on 20 patients identified 5 originally diagnosed with type 2 as having LADA. Four were interviewed and had a LADA clinical risk score predictive of this diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS A larger study is needed to qualify the role of the LADA clinical risk score with confirmatory pancreatic autoantibody testing before SGLT2i initiation to reduce DKA risk.
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- Alexa Clark
- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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Eledrisi MS, Elzouki AN. Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults: A Narrative Review. SAUDI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020; 8:165-173. [PMID: 32952507 PMCID: PMC7485658 DOI: 10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_478_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2019] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most common hyperglycemic emergency and causes the greatest risk for death in patients with diabetes mellitus. DKA more commonly occurs among those with type 1 diabetes, yet almost a third of the cases occur among those with type 2 diabetes. Although mortality rates from DKA have declined to low levels in general, it continues to be high in many developing countries. DKA is characterized by hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis and ketosis. Proper management of DKA requires hospitalization for aggressive intravenous fluids, insulin therapy, electrolyte replacement as well as identification and treatment of the underlying precipitating event along with frequent monitoring of patient's clinical and laboratory states. The most common precipitating causes for DKA include infections, new diagnosis of diabetes and nonadherence to insulin therapy. Clinicians should be aware of the occurrence of DKA in patients prescribed sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors. Discharge plans should include appropriate choice and dosing of insulin regimens and interventions to prevent recurrence of DKA. Future episodes of DKA can be reduced through patient education programs focusing on adherence to insulin and self-care guidelines during illness and improved access to medical providers. New approaches such as extended availability of phone services, use of telemedicine and utilization of public campaigns can provide further support for the prevention of DKA.
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- Mohsen S Eledrisi
- Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.,Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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Ibrahim S, Sidani S, Lok J, Mukerji G, Sherifali D. Recreational Cannabis Usage Among Young Adults Living with Diabetes: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study. Diabetes Ther 2020; 11:1407-1417. [PMID: 32314248 PMCID: PMC7261302 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-020-00818-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Canada is the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis (marijuana). Young adults are the highest users of cannabis. Recreational cannabis use may increase anxiety, depression, breathing problems, and weight in young adults in general and further result in poor control of sugar levels, increased consumption of carbohydrates, and poor self-management in young adults living with diabetes. There is limited research on the influence of recreational cannabis usage on young adults living with diabetes. PURPOSE To explore the frequency of recreational cannabis usage, self-management behaviors and experiences of cannabis-related adverse events, to identify the factors encouraging recreational cannabis usage, and to determine the influence of recreational cannabis usage on self-reported health among young adults living with diabetes. METHODS A sequential explanatory mixed method design will be used. The first phase will be a cross-sectional online survey in which quantitative data will be collected on the demographic and health/clinical characteristics, cannabis use patterns, and diabetes self-management of young adults living with diabetes who use cannabis. The second phase will involve the collection of qualitative data through telephone, semi-structured, one-on-one interviews. Potential participants will be recruited through study flyers, posters, and clinicians from two outpatient diabetes clinics in the province of Ontario, Canada. PLANNED OUTCOMES The findings from this study may provide useful information regarding the effects of recreational cannabis consumption on young adults living with diabetes. This, in turn, may provide guidance to healthcare providers on how to counsel, assist, educate, and support diabetes-related management through strategies and interventions for this patient population, contributing to patient health and safety.
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- Sarah Ibrahim
- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Endocrinology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Diabetes Care and Research Program, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- McMaster Evidence Review and Synthesis Team, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Andreano A, Bosio M, Russo AG. Emergency attendance for acute hyper- and hypoglycaemia in the adult diabetic population of the metropolitan area of Milan: quantifying the phenomenon and studying its predictors. BMC Endocr Disord 2020; 20:72. [PMID: 32429960 PMCID: PMC7238653 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-020-0546-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We quantified, among diabetic adults, the frequency, costs, and factors associated with visits to the emergency department (EDs) and subsequent hospitalizations for acute hypoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic events. METHODS We included adults with diabetes residing in the Milan Agency for Health Protection between 2015 and 2017. From healthcare databases, we identified demographic variables, comorbidities, type of treatment, insulin treatment duration, previous ED attendances for acute glycaemic events, and two indicators of glycaemic monitoring. Using a validated ICD-9-CM coding algorithm, we identified all ED attendances for acute glycaemic events from the ED database and calculated their incidence. We computed the direct costs from health databases and presented them as average annual mean costs for those having had at least an ED attendance. The analysis of the association between the number of ED attendances and potential determinants was performed using zero-inflated negative binomial regression models. These two-part models concomitantly estimate two sets of parameters: the odds-ratios (ORs) of having no attendances and the incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of attendance. RESULTS The cohort included 168,285 subjects, 70% of subjects were older than 64 years, 56% were males, and 26% were treated with insulin. The incidence of acute glycaemic events for those attending the ED was 7.0 per 1000 patient-years, followed by hospitalization 26.0% of the time. The total annual direct cost for ED attendances due to acute glycaemic events was 174,000 €. Type of antidiabetic treatment had the strongest association with ED attendances for hypoglycaemia. Patients assuming insulin only had a lower probability of having no attendances (OR compared to those who assumed non-insulin antidiabetic drugs =0.01, 95% CI = 0.00-0.02). These patients also had the highest rate of hyperglycaemic episodes (IRR = 7.7, 95% CI = 5.1-11.7 for insulin only vs. non-insulin antidiabetic drugs). Subjects having had a previous episode of the same type leading to an ED visit had a higher rate of subsequent attendances (IRR for hypoglycaemia = 5.3, 95% CI = 3.9-7.3 and IRR for hyperglycaemia = 3.7, 95% CI = 1.3-10.2). CONCLUSION Insulin treatment and having had a prior acute glycaemic event leading to an ED visit were major predictors of ED attendance for hyper and hypoglycaemia in a population of adults with diabetes.
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- Anita Andreano
- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection (ATS) of Milan, C.so Italia, 19, 20122 Milano, Milan, (MI) Italy
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- General Directorate, Agency for Health Protection (ATS) of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection (ATS) of Milan, C.so Italia, 19, 20122 Milano, Milan, (MI) Italy
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Just the Facts: Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in the emergency department. CAN J EMERG MED 2020; 22:19-22. [DOI: 10.1017/cem.2019.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A 21-year-old male with known type 1 diabetes mellitus presented to the emergency department (ED) with two days of vomiting, polyuria, and polydipsia after several days of viral upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. Since his symptom onset, his home capillary blood glucose readings have been higher than usual. On the day of presentation, his glucometer read “high,” and he could not tolerate oral fluids. On examination, his pulse was 110 beats/minute, and his respiratory rate was 24 breaths/minute. He was afebrile, and the remaining vital signs were normal. Other than dry mucous membranes, his cardiopulmonary, abdominal, and neurologic exams were unremarkable. Venous blood gas demonstrated a pH of 7.25 mm Hg, pCO2 of 31 mm Hg, HCO3 of 13 mm Hg, anion gap of 18 mmol/L, and laboratory blood glucose of 40 mmol/L, as well as serum ketones measuring “large.”
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Gershkovich B, English SW, Doyle MA, Menon K, McIntyre L. Choice of crystalloid fluid in the treatment of hyperglycemic emergencies: a systematic review protocol. Syst Rev 2019; 8:228. [PMID: 31481108 PMCID: PMC6720374 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-019-1130-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) are life-threatening complications of diabetes mellitus which require prompt treatment with large volume crystalloid fluid administration. A variety of crystalloid fluids is currently available for use and differs in their composition and ion concentrations. While there are potential pros and cons for different crystalloid fluids, it remains unknown if any particular fluid confers a clinical outcome benefit over others in the treatment of hyperglycemic emergencies. METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews will be conducted to identify eligible studies, which will include observational and interventional studies involving adult and pediatric patients admitted to the hospital with either DKA or HHS. The interventions will include intravenous treatment with 0.9% saline versus other buffered (Ringer's lactate, Hartmann's, etc.), and non-buffered (0.45% saline) crystalloid fluids. The primary outcome is mortality at the latest follow-up time point. Secondary outcomes will include mortality at specific time points, length of hospital stay, development of acute kidney injury, requirement for renal replacement therapy, altered level of consciousness, and the time to normalization of several serum biochemical parameters. Where appropriate, meta-analyses will be performed for the outcomes and conducted separately for adult and pediatric patient populations. DISCUSSION DKA and HHS are dangerous complications of diabetes mellitus and account for significant morbidity and mortality. Given the importance of crystalloid fluid administration in the management of these conditions, a systematic synthesis of the existing evidence base will identify potential evidence gaps and may help guide future clinical practice.
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- Benjamin Gershkovich
- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program (CEP), Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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- CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program (CEP), Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5B2 Canada
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Diabetes Canada Position Statement on Recreational Cannabis Use in Adults and Adolescents With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Can J Diabetes 2019; 43:372-376. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2019.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Rappaport SH, Endicott JA, Gilbert MP, Farkas JD, Clouser RD, McMillian WD. A Retrospective Study of Early vs Delayed Home Dose Basal Insulin in the Acute Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. J Endocr Soc 2019; 3:1079-1086. [PMID: 31069278 PMCID: PMC6500796 DOI: 10.1210/js.2018-00400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Insulin via continuous intravenous infusion (ICII) is a standard of care for treating patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Once DKA is resolved, ICII is transitioned to subcutaneous therapy. However, recent guidelines recommend continuation of home dose subcutaneous basal insulin (HDBI) in patients with DKA. The objective of this study was to evaluate outcomes in patients who received early vs delayed HDBI. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of patients ≥16 years old admitted to the medical intensive care unit between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2015 with a primary diagnosis of DKA who received ICII and HDBI. Patients were stratified into early or delayed groups if they received HDBI before or after resolution of DKA, respectively. The primary outcome was incidence of transitional failure, defined as resumption of ICII or recurrence of DKA after initial ICII discontinuation. RESULTS A total of 106 admissions were included for analysis; 33 (31.1%) received early HDBI. The incidence of transitional failure was similar between the early and delayed groups (OR, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.26 to 1.44; P = 0.72). In the early group, ICII duration was shorter at 13.8 hours [interquartile range (IQR), 10.1 to 16.5] vs 17.1 hours (IQR, 12.6 to 21.1; P = 0.04), with a trend toward lower rates of hypoglycemia (OR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.16 to 1.05; P = 0.058). CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in incidence of transitional failure between early and delayed HDBI. Early HDBI was associated with a shorter duration of ICII and a trend toward less hypoglycemia. A prospective analysis is needed to confirm these findings.
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- Stephen H Rappaport
- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
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- Department of Pharmacy, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont
- Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington Vermont
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Lorenson JL, Cusumano MC, Stewart AM, Buhnerkempe MG, Sanghavi D. Fixed-rate insulin for adult diabetic ketoacidosis is associated with more frequent hypoglycaemia than rate-reduction method: a retrospective cohort study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACY PRACTICE 2019; 27:380-385. [PMID: 30847977 DOI: 10.1111/ijpp.12525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess whether hypoglycaemia incidence during management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) differed following transition from a fixed-rate insulin protocol to a protocol using an empiric insulin rate reduction after normoglycaemia. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed charts from adult patients managed with a DKA order set before and after order set revision. In cohort 1 (n = 77), insulin rate was 0.1 unit/kg/h with no adjustments and dextrose was infused at 12.5 g/h after glucose reached 250 mg/dl. In cohort 2 (n = 78), insulin was reduced to 0.05 unit/kg/h concurrent with dextrose initiation at 12.5 g/h after glucose reached 200 mg/dl. The primary outcome was hypoglycaemia (glucose < 70 mg/dl) within 24 h of the first order for insulin. KEY FINDINGS The 24-h incidence of hypoglycaemia was 19.2% in cohort 2 versus 32.5% in cohort 1; the adjusted odds ratio was 0.46 (95% confidence interval (CI) [0.21, 0.98]; P = 0.047). The 24-h use of dextrose 50% in water (D50W) was also reduced in cohort 2. No differences were seen in anion gap or bicarbonate normalization, rebound hyperglycaemia or ICU length of stay. In most patients who became hypoglycaemic, the preceding glucose value was below 100 mg/dl. CONCLUSIONS The insulin rate-reduction protocol was associated with less hypoglycaemia and no obvious disadvantage. Robust intervention for low-normal glucose values could plausibly achieve low hypoglycaemia rates with either approach.
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- Jessica L Lorenson
- HSHS St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL, USA.,Southern Illinois University School of Pharmacy, Edwardsville, IL, USA
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- Center for Clinical Research, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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Clark A, Kraut E, Yen HH, Moore S, Hopman W, Houlden RL. Evaluation of a Diabetic Ketoacidosis Order Set in Adults With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes at a Tertiary Academic Medical Centre: A Retrospective Chart Audit. Can J Diabetes 2018; 43:304-308.e3. [PMID: 30713091 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2018.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess safety and efficacy compared to a historical cohort. Clinical practice guidelines recommend that patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) be treated with a standardized protocol. We created a multifaceted order set to promote best-practice management of DKA. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of admissions to internal medicine for DKA in adults during a 4.5-year period; 2.25 years before and after order-set initiation. Groups were compared using independent samples t tests and Pearson chi-square or Fisher exact test (categorical data). The Mann-Whitney U test was used for continuous data not normally distributed. RESULTS The order-set cohort consisted of 47 admissions, 72.3% with type 1 and 27.7% with type 2 diabetes. The historical cohort consisted of 59 admissions, 69.5% with type 1 and 30.5% with type 2 diabetes. There were no significant differences in initial laboratory values between patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in both cohorts. The median length of hospital stay approached significance in the order-set cohort: 3.53 days (2.5 to 5.1); in the historical cohort, the median length of stay was 4.6 days (2.44 to 8.99) (p=0.102). CONCLUSION A standardized DKA order set was as effective and safe in type 1 and type 2 diabetes as individual physician management in an academic care setting. Further study is needed to assess its value in community hospital settings with less expertise and fewer diabetes specialty services.
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- Alexa Clark
- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing (PhD candidate), Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Kingston General Health Research Institute, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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Galm BP, Bagshaw SM, Senior PA. Acute Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults at 3 Teaching Hospitals in Canada: A Multicentre, Retrospective Cohort Study. Can J Diabetes 2018; 43:309-315.e2. [PMID: 30579737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common acute complication of diabetes mellitus and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There is currently a paucity of data concerning the Canadian experience with DKA. We aimed to characterize the acute management and course of DKA at several Canadian hospitals. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients admitted to 3 teaching hospitals in Edmonton, Canada. We extracted clinical and laboratory data from the medical charts of patients admitted to general internal medicine wards or intensive care units with moderate or severe DKA. RESULTS We included 103 admissions (84 patients) in our study. The majority (68.9%) had type 1 diabetes and presented with severe DKA (60.2%). In the first 24 h, the median (interquartile range) intravenous fluid received was 7.0 (5.5 to 8.8) litres; 23.3% received a priming insulin bolus, 24.3% received bicarbonate and 91.3% received potassium. Hypoglycemia was relatively rare (5.8%), but hypokalemia was common (41.7%). The median time to anion gap ≤12 mmol/L was 8.8 (6.0 to 12.3) h. In 27.1% of cases, intravenous insulin was stopped prior to subcutaneous insulin administration, with a median of 95 (30 to 310) min elapsing before subcutaneous insulin was given. DKA-related mortality was 2.9%. CONCLUSIONS The acute management of DKA was generally aligned with clinical guidelines. Areas for improvement include preventing hypokalemia by proactively increasing potassium repletion, reducing initial insulin boluses, administering subcutaneous insulin before stopping intravenous insulin and administering sodium bicarbonate judiciously. Protocols and preprinted order sets may be helpful, especially in smaller centres.
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Affiliation(s)
- Brandon P Galm
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Present affiliation: Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| | - Peter A Senior
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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