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Awareness of euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis during pregnancy prevents recurrence of devastating outcomes: a case report of two pregnancies in one patient.

Susanne DargelEkkehard SchleußnerChristof KloosTanja GrotenFriederike Weschenfelder
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2021)
Awareness of euglycaemic DKA needs to be increased to reduce the risk of severe complications during pregnancies in diabetic women. This case report demonstrates that increased awareness of DKA with immediate recognition and a successful multidisciplinary approach are mandatory for an positive pregnancy outcomes.
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