All are true about diabetic ketoacidosis except?
Correct Answer: Serum bicarbonate > 15 mmol/L
Description: In diabetic ketoacidosis, the elevated blood sugar due to osmotic diuresis leads to polyuria. The stimulation of osmo-receptors will lead to increased thirst. DKA can lead to early presentation of type 1 DM but more frequently occurs in patients with pre-existing diabetes. Serum ketones are present in DKA and detectable at dilutions of 1:8. Urine dipstick using sodium nitroprusside can help in detection but plasma beta hydroxybutyrate is preferred. Serum bicarbonate levels in DKA are <10mmol/L
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