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Faciobrachial Myoclonus as the Presenting Manifestation of Diabetic Keto-Acidosis.

Subhankar ChatterjeeRitwik GhoshRinky KumariUmesh Kumar OjhaJulián Benito-LeónSouvik Dubey
Published in: Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements (New York, N.Y.) (2021)
Apart from expanding the spectrum of acute movement disorder among diabetics, this case reiterates the importance of rapid bedside measurement of capillary blood glucose in all patients presenting with acute onset abnormal movements irrespective of their past glycemic status. This simple yet life-saving approach can clinch the diagnosis at the earliest and thus will avoid costly investigations and mismanagement.
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