DIABETIC-KETOACIDOSIS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS - AN UPDATE

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality i n the patient with type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus. It co nstitutes an acute medical emergency and hence, its management remains an important issue for physicians concerned with the care of diabetic patients. In the past decade, a considerable volume of scientific pub lications has contributed towards a better understanding of the pathog enesis, metabolic derangement, complications and management of this di sorder. This article reviews these recent advances as they pertain to diabetic children and adolescents.