Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology Case Reports (Dec 2018)

A single center retrospective analysis of SGLT2i-associated diabetic ketoacidosis in Bangkok: The role of point-of-care blood ketone testing

  • Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen,
  • Ekgaluck Wanothayaroj,
  • Chattip Tammawiwat,
  • Areeya Malidaeng,
  • Nalin Yenseung,
  • Soontaree Nakasatien,
  • Sirinate Krittiyawong,
  • Thep Himathongkam

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10
pp. 8 – 10

Abstract

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The aim of this study was to illustrate the case series of SGLT2i-associated DKA and the role of point-of-care blood ketone testing in order to rapid diagnosis of DKA. Rapid point-of-care blood ketone testing should be available in routine clinic to early detection of this rare adverse event. Keywords: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), Point-of-care testing (POCT), Ketone