Insulin Resistance in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Case report

English

S. Gerryo, S. A. Razik, M. Ahmed

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al Arab Medical University, Benghazi, G. S. P. L. A. J.

Garyounis Medical Journal Vol.16, No.1-2. January/July 1993: 103- 104

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (D.K.A.) with marked insulin resistance is a rare event. We report a patient who presented with D.K.A. and required a large dose of insulin to control the metabolic decompensation. We also discuss briefly the literature on this metabolic problem.

Keywords: Insulin Resistance in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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