Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Treating life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with a pH of <6.9 is extremely challenging and often refractory to treatment using standard fixed dose insulin DKA management protocols which may not work effectively at this low pH because of increased insulin resistance. I.v. bicarbonate (HCO3) use in this situation can be considered but remains controversial due to the risk of significant side effects as well as limited evidence in literature. ...