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Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome

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Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome are severe complications of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. This chapter discusses their pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment. It emphasizes the importance of fluid therapy, electrolyte correction and insulin administration in the initial management of these conditions. The chapter also highlights the need for monitoring and addressing potential complications during treatment.

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26.1 Pathway for ketone generation. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is the major ketone produced during diabetic ketoacidosis. It is converted back to acetoacetate as treatment is initiated. Concentrations of beta-hydroxybutyrate can be measured in serum. Urine dipsticks do not measure beta-hydroxybutyrate but rather measure acetone and acetoacetate. CoA = coenzyme A; HMG-CoA = beta-hydroxy-beta-methylglutaryl-CoA; NAD = nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide.
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26.4 A dog with diabetic ketoacidosis. This dog was subsequently diagnosed with concurrent hypercortisolism.
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