Acute complications of diabetes Mellitus

Authors

  • Rosa Gallego Médica de Família Centro Saúde de Vila Franca Xira
  • Jorge Caldeira Chefe de Serviço de Diabetologia do Hospital Santa Maria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v23i5.10406

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Ketoakidosis (DKA), Non Ketotic Hyperglycemic HyperosmolarSíndrome (NKHHS), Hypoglycemia (HYPO), Lactoacidosis (LAK) e Family Practice

Abstract

Acute complications of diabetes (hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state and lactoacidosis) are life threatning conditions, related in most cases to acute illnesses and therapeutic failures. These complications can be prevented by patient education. The Family Physician must be prepared to diagnose and treat them and to refer the patient immediately to a specialized unit, especially when the patient is vomiting and showing signs of dehydration.

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Published

2007-09-01

How to Cite

Acute complications of diabetes Mellitus. (2007). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 23(5), 565-75. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v23i5.10406