Outcome of hyperglycemic emergencies in a tertiary hospital, South East, Nigeria

Outcome of hyperglycemic emergencies in a tertiary hospital, South East, Nigeria

Background: Hyperglycemic emergency (HE) is typically represented by diabetic ketoacidosis, (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). It is a common cause of hospitalization due to diabetes mellitus (DM) and is associated with considerable mortality. In South East Nigeria, there is a paucity...

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Main Authors: Marcellinus O Nkpozi, Ignatius U Ezeani, Ibitrokoemi F Korubo, Sunny Chinenye, Assumpta U Chapp-Jumbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
Subjects:
Diabetic ketoacidosis
hyperglycemic emergency
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
treatment outcome
Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2019;volume=22;issue=2;spage=47;epage=54;aulast=Nkpozi

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