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ea0090ep398 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023

Watch out! Starvation ketoacidosis mimicking diabetic ketoacidosis

Karaca Anara , Sreejith Gopika , Mahamud Bashir , Maningas III Casimiro Cruz , Roy Juthi , Mlawa Gideon

Background: Starvation ketoacidosis (SKA) represents one of three metabolic acidosis caused by the accumulation of ketone bodies in blood. While easily treated, it is a diagnosis that can be easily mimic diabetic ketoacidosis, particularly in the presence of hyperglycemia1.Case: We report a 54-year old female, who had been feeling unwell with ongoing nausea and vomiting, and not eating nor drinking for 5 days. She had a history of alcohol exce...