Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Hyperglycaemic emergencies (HEs) continues to be important causes of morbidity and mortality among persons with diabetes mellitus. Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are the two most common acute metabolic complications seen in persons with diabetes mellitus.Objective: To describe the clinical presentation and outcome of patients with hyperglycaemic emergencies.Materials and methods:...