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Management of DKA is aimed at optimization of volume status; hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis; electrolyte abnormalities; and potential precipitating factors:
The patient should be converted to an appropriate subcutaneous regime when biochemically stable (blood ketones less than 0.6mmol/L, pH over 7.3) and the patient is ready and able to eat (1).
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