Ketoacidosis due to Starvation

Poor dietary intake, prolonged fasting, malnutrition, alcoholism, and protein-based diets may induce ketoacidosis without diabetes mellitus. This is called ”starvation ketoacidosis.” Here we present the case of a patient diagnosed with starvation ketoacidosis. A 38-year-old female was admitted to ou...

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Main Authors: Nalan Metin Aksu, Zehra Akcora, Bugra Ilhan, Ozgur Bayar, Meltem Akkas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2018-03-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access: http://akademikaciltip.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/ketoacidosis-due-to-starvation/21755