Diabetic ketoacidosis is best managed by:
Correct Answer: Crystalline insulin given intravenously.
Description: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by hyperglycemia, glycosuria, ketonuria, ketonaemia, dehydration and acidosis. The key factor responsible for development of diabetic ketoacidosis is insulin deficiency. The most appropriate management of this emergency condition would be intravenous infusion of insulin at the rate of 0.1 U/kg/hour. Since regular crystalline insulin can be administered intravenously it is useful in the management of DKA.
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