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DKA Mortality
- DKA mortality is 3-5%, higher than expected.
- Many DKA deaths occur at home, impacting perceived ED mortality.
Glucose and Insulin
- Glucose is vital for energy, converted to ATP inside cells.
- Insulin is crucial, enabling glucose entry into cells via transporters.
DKA Mechanism
- DKA involves insulin deficiency and excess counter-regulatory hormones.
- This leads to high glucose, but cells switch to fatty acids for energy due to lack of insulin.