ea0030p24 | (1) | BSPED2012
Makaya Tafadzwa
, Arundel Paul
, Bevan Clifford
, Wright Neil
Background: Children presenting with diabetic keto-acidosis (DKA) as an initial presentation of diabetes mellitus are often unwell, with associated increases in mortality and morbidity. While electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalaemia and hypophosphataemia are well recognised, the incidence of hypercalcaemia is less well documented.Case: A previously healthy 12-year-old boy presented to hospital with a history suggestive of new onset diabetes. Initial b...