Diabetic ketoacidosis in children Clinical features and diagnosis (2025) Nicole Glaser, MD

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A comprehensive review of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in children, detailing clinical features, diagnostic criteria (including definitions for hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketosis, based on ISPAD guidelines), assessment of severity, and distinguishing characteristics from Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS). DKA is analyzed as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric type 1 diabetes.