ea0090ep505 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023
Ayadi Mohsen
, Marrakchi Rim
, Chbili Sana
, Boudaya Mariem
, Jamoussi Kamel
, Turki Mouna
, Haj Kacem Akid Faten
, Abid Mohamed
Background/aims: Although patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are expected to have total body potassium depletion, measured levels may be normal or elevated due to extracellular shifts of potassiumsecondary to acidosis. We aimed to examine the prevalence of hypokalemia in patients with DKA at presentation and during the treatment.Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study concerning all patients hospitalized in the Endocrino...