Endocrine Abstracts

IntroductionHyperlactatemia is defined by a lactate value > 2 mmol/l and a lactate value above > 4 mmol/l is commonly used to define more severe hyperlactatemia. It is a common disorder in critically ill patients, associated with adverse prognosis. Diabetes mellitus (DM), however, can also be associated with increased lactate levels at baseline.ObjectivesTo document the development of severe hyperlact...