Endocrine Abstracts

A 22-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with nausea and vomiting. He reported thirst, polyuria, reduced appetite and weight loss. He did not have pre-existing medical conditions and did not take regular medications. On examination, he appeared pale and clammy. He was apyrexial, tachycardic and tachypnoeic with normal blood pressure and oxygen saturation. His chest was clear and abdomen generally tender. A venous blood gas revealed pH 6.94, base excess −2...