Survival from Extreme Lactic and Keto-Acidosis in Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

A case report of extreme acidosis associated with diabetic metabolic decompensation is described. Treatment with conventional therapy and sodium bicarbonate resulted in complete recovery.

Keywords

diabetic keto-acidosis sodium bicarbonate

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