Endocrine Abstracts

Unusual causes for hypokalaemia in diabeticsA 36 year old diabetic presented acutely in October 2002. The history comprised anorexia, vomiting and lethargy for 5 days. He was non compliant with his medication (metformin 500mg bd) and drank excess alcohol.The pulse was 120 per minute regular, blood pressure 110/80, 34 respirations per minute, and a capillary glucose of 42 mg/dl.His Glasgow Coma Score was 13/15 and there were papular yellow skin lesions over his trun...