National survey of the management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in the UK in 2014

Aim To examine, in a national survey, the outcomes of adult patients presenting with DKA in 2014, mapped against accepted UK national guidance. Methods Data were collected in a standardized form covering clinical and biochemical outcomes, risk and discharge planning. The form was sent to all UK diabetes specialist teams ( n = 220). Anonymized data were collected on five consecutive patients admitted with DKA between 1 May 2014 and 30 November...