M. Vanelli et al., Ketoacidosis and hyperosmolarity as first symptoms of type 1 diabetes mellitus following ingestion of high-carbohydrate-containing fluids, J PED END M, 12(5), 1999, pp. 691-694
The concomitant occurrence of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolarity is
reported in two children, as early symptoms of misdiagnosed type 1 diabetes
mellitus. The precipitating factor for both severe metabolic abnormalities
was the ingestion of a large amount of high-carbohydrate-containing fluids
, a few days before admission. A similar situation has never been reported
before in the literature. A successful therapeutic scheme is described.