Endocrine Abstracts

A 66-year-old Caucasian male presented with polydipsia, profound weight loss, blood glucose of 29.1 millimoles per litre and mild acidosis. Urinalysis revealed no ketonuria. A mild acidosis was also identified. A bronzed skin appearance was noted which together with deranged liver function raised suspicions of haemochromatosis in conjunction with newly diagnosed diabetes. Initial treatment involved rehydration, intravenous then subcutaneous insulin therapy. Subsequent abdomina...

A 66-year-old Caucasian male presented with polydipsia, profound weight loss, blood glucose of 29.1 millimoles per litre and mild acidosis. Urinalysis revealed no ketonuria. A mild acidosis was also identified. A bronzed skin appearance was noted which together with deranged liver function raised suspicions of haemochromatosis in conjunction with newly diagnosed diabetes. Initial treatment involved rehydration, intravenous then subcutaneous insulin therapy. Subsequent abdomina...