This Primer by Umpierrez and colleagues reviews the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of diabetic ketoacidosis, the most common acute hyperglycaemic emergency in people with diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the authors also discuss different strategies that can be implemented to prevent recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis episodes.
- Ketan K. Dhatariya
- Nicole S. Glaser
- Guillermo E. Umpierrez