Excessive Blood Glucose in Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia: A Rare Case Report

Alireza Kashanizadeh; Ahmad Reza Salmanpour; Nasim Shirin Sahrae; Mohammad Firoozbakht; Hamid Karimi

doi:10.18502/tbsrj.v3i4.7797

Alireza Kashanizadeh Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ganjavian Hospital, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
Ahmad Reza Salmanpour Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ganjavian Hospital, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
Nasim Shirin Sahrae Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ganjavian Hospital, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
Mohammad Firoozbakht Student Research Committee, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran
Hamid Karimi Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Ganjavian Hospital, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/tbsrj.v3i4.7797

Keywords: Diabetic ketoacidosis, Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, Type 1 diabetes

Abstract

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune assault on pancreatic β-cells characterized by a decrease in insulin production. The worldwide incidence rate of T1D is reportedly increasing. In parallel with the increase of T1D, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) also appear as two risk factors for hyperglycemia. This case report presents a T1D patient with DKA and HHS who was finally discharged after recovery.