A Male Renal-Transplant Recipient with Renal Insufficiency, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Mental-Status Changes Nov 12, 2009
NEJM -- Case 35-2009 -- A 60-Year-Old Male Renal-Transplant Recipient with Renal Insufficiency, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Mental-Status Changes ... Case 35-2009 A 60-Year-Old Male Renal-Transplant Recipient with Renal Insufficiency, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Mental-Status Changes ... Dr. Peter P. Moschovis (Medicine and Pediatrics): A 60-year-old man with diabetes mellitus and a history of renal transplantation was admitted to this hospital because of mental-status changes, diarrhea, renal... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Millionaire's husband accused of killing her by inaction Nov 10, 2009
Duncan Tang, 63, of Docklands, was charged with manslaughter after his wife died on August 25, 2006, from diabetic ketoacidosis, which is "uniformly fatal" without appropriate treatment. A prosecutor yesterday told Melbourne Magistrates Court that in the last days of her life Patricia Chan, 60, was entirely dependent on Mr Tang, and that Mr Tang was "criminally responsible for the death due to his complete inaction in obtaining medical treatment for his wife". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Diabetic Episodes Affect Kids' Memory Oct 20, 2009
19, 2009) Children who have had an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis, a common complication of diabetes, may have persistent memory problems, according to a new study from researchers at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain ... Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when the body is lacking insulin and burns fat for energy instead of sugar ... Diabetic ketoacidosis -- and its consequences -- can be avoided with proper glucose control in patients known to have diabetes, said Simona Ghetti, associate... (Science Daily)
This young 'Gator' is a crusader (8) Sep 30, 2009
Blood sugar levels that are too high and untreated for long periods of time can lead to ketoacidosis, a very serious condition. Very high blood sugars for an extended period of time can eventually lead to coma and death. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Globe offers lessons in health care Sep 19, 2009
In the U.S., lots of visits to emergency rooms are related to diabetic ketoacidosis people becoming faint, feverish and dehydrated because their insulin is out of whack. The condition is very serious and costs a bundle to treat in hospital ERs. (MSNBC -- Health)
Takeda Provides Update on the Investigational Fixed-Dose Combination of alogliptin and ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Jul 23, 2009
ACTOS is not for patients with type 1 "juvenile" diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. ACTOS has not been studied in children and is not recommended for children under the age of 18. (PR Newswire)
Novo Nordisk Insulin Analogs Have Proven Safety Profiles Jun 29, 2009
Inadequate dosing or discontinuation of treatment may lead to hyperglycemia and, in patients with type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis. Dose and timing of administration may need to be adjusted to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia in patients being switched to Levemir from other intermediate or long-acting insulin preparations. (PR Newswire)
Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis? Jun 27, 2009
MedlinePlus: Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis ... Health Tip: What's Ketoacidosis ... Left untreated, hyperglycemia can trigger a condition called ketoacidosis, sometimes called diabetic coma. (MEDLINEplus)
Child diabetes cases 'to double' May 28, 2009
" The researchers warn that it is likely that hospitals will see more patients with severe diabetes complications presenting at a younger age. These can include the potentially life-threatening condition ketoacidosis, in which the acidity of the blood is raised by the unregulated breakdown of fats and proteins by the liver. Not only do young children with type 1 diabetes tend to be diagnosed late, and so have a higher risk of complications, they potentially face a lifetime of problems - bad news... (BBC News -- UK)
FDA grants approval for use of RISPERDAL CONSTA as both a monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder May 19, 2009
Hyperglycemia and Diabetes: Hyperglycemia, some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma or death has been reported in patients treated with atypical antipsychotics (APS), including RISPERDAL CONSTA. Patients starting treatment with APS who have or are at risk for diabetes should undergo fasting blood glucose testing at the beginning of and during treatment. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Diabetics Skimp On Care During Recession Apr 14, 2009
Doctors diagnosed her as malnourished, anemic and in diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition caused by lack of insulin and sky-high blood sugar. She spent a week in the hospital. (W-USA News, DC)
Diabetics risking life and limb Apr 13, 2009
Doctors diagnosed her as malnourished, anemic and in diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition caused by lack of insulin and sky-high blood sugar ... Average hospitalization for Type 2 diabetes patient who develops a life-threatening complication called ketoacidosis. (MSNBC -- Health)
Treating illness is a lifelong commitment Mar 1, 2009
The Modesto resident was admitted to the hospital three times with diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition that can result in coma and death. "If you don't get treated for DKA, you will die," said Golightly, now 22. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Documents on Seroquel show drugmaker knew of risks Feb 28, 2009
Yet the document cites reports of patients taking Seroquel and similar drugs suffering high blood sugar, "in some cases extreme and associated with ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma or death.". Plaintiffs' lawyers say that until very recently, the company's warnings were buried far down in the lengthy package insert, rather than being put prominently at the top of it. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Key distinctions must be drawn in diabetes coverage Feb 10, 2009
When the autoimmune process that causes Type 1 diabetes is sparked, the child enters a rapid death spiral that, without intercession, ends in diabetic ketoacidosis and coma. Undiagnosed, a child with Type 1 will die. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Energy drinks cause diabetes in Ghanaians Feb 8, 2009
Speaking on the theme of General Emergency Care, but specifically on the topic of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults (DKA), Dr Ofei said DKA was one of the commonest causes of death among diabetic patients in Ghana. We are supposed to be eating wisely and properly. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
