Journal of Obesity and Metabolism
Open Access

Joel Goldman

Department of Medicine, Coney Island Hospital, and Department of Medicine, State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A

Publications

Ketoalkalosis in Diabetics: A Diabetic Ketoacidosis Alkalemic Variant Commonly Overlooked in Relation to Mixed Acid-Base Disorders

It is discussed a case of diabetic ketoacidosis that presented with alkalemia (pH 7.61) rather than acidemia (pH 7.35). Even though ketosis is present, severe vomiting causes electrolyte depletion and hypovolemia, which in turn causes bicarbonate reabsorption and an alkaline state. Alkalemia can also arise from severe respiratory alkalosis. The imp... Read More»

Joel Goldman

: J Obes Metab 2023, 6:155

10.4172/jomb.1000155

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