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ea0081p344 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

Case Report: A triad of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, hypertriglyceridaemia and acute pancreatitis as a first presentation of diabetes mellitus

Dadey Ebo , Perumbalath Jesmith , Leonard David , Mlawa Gideon

Objective: We present a case of hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) and concurrent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as a first presentation of Diabetes Mellitus in an adult patient. This uncommon triad has been previously described in the literature, however, it is rare to be observed in a previously undiagnosed patient with diabetes. The purpose of this poster is to describe the potential mechanisms for this and discuss management strategies.<p class="abst...