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CLINICAL REFERENCE

CLINICAL INSIGHT

When to Use

Patients with triage glucose >250 mg/dL and clinical symptoms of ketoacidosis (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, Kussmaul respiration).
To determine the level of patient care (Floor vs. Stepdown vs. ICU).
To guide the intensity of biochemical monitoring and insulin therapy.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

How it Works

ADA 2009 Diagnostic Thresholds

Feature	Mild	Moderate	Severe
Plasma Glucose	> 250 mg/dL	> 250 mg/dL	> 250 mg/dL
Arterial pH	7.25 – 7.30	7.00 – < 7.24	< 7.00
Serum Bicarb	15 – 18 mEq/L	10 – < 15 mEq/L	< 10 mEq/L
Ketones	Positive	Positive	Positive
Anion Gap	> 10	> 12	> 12
Mental Status	Alert	Alert/Drowsy	Stupor/Coma

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Practical Pearls

Critical Caveats

Euglycaemic DKA: Be aware that patients on SGLT2 inhibitors may present with DKA in the setting of normal or near-normal blood glucose levels. Always check ketones and pH if symptoms suggest DKA, regardless of glucose.

The Gap is Key

The resolution of DKA is defined by the closing of the anion gap (typically <12), not by the normalization of blood glucose. Premature transition to subcutaneous insulin before the gap is closed often lead to relapse.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Next Steps

Management Priority

Volume: Normal Saline (1-1.5 L in first hour).
Potassium: Do NOT start insulin if K <3.3 mEq/L.
Insulin: 0.1 U/kg bolus followed by 0.1 U/kg/hr infusion (or 0.14 U/kg/hr without bolus).
Bicarbonate: Only consider if pH < 6.9.

CLINICAL INSIGHT

Evidence Base

Guidelines

Hyperglycemic crises in adult patients with diabetes.

Kitabchi AE, Umpierrez GE, et al.Diabetes Care2009

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

ADA 2009 Diagnostic Thresholds

Practical Pearls

Critical Caveats

The Gap is Key

Next Steps

Management Priority

Evidence Base

Guidelines

DKA Severity Classification (ADA)

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

ADA 2009 Diagnostic Thresholds

Practical Pearls

Critical Caveats

The Gap is Key

Next Steps

Management Priority

Evidence Base

Guidelines

DKA Severity Classification (ADA)

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

ADA 2009 Diagnostic Thresholds

Practical Pearls

Critical Caveats

The Gap is Key

Next Steps

Management Priority

Evidence Base

Guidelines

DKA Severity Classification (ADA)

Clinical Evidence and Methodology

When to Use

When to Use

How it Works

ADA 2009 Diagnostic Thresholds

Practical Pearls

Critical Caveats

The Gap is Key

Next Steps

Management Priority

Evidence Base

Guidelines

DKA Severity Classification (ADA)