Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis: another masquerader!
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20194283Keywords:
Empagliflozin, SGLT2 inhibitor, Type 2 diabetes, Euglycemic ketoacidosisAbstract
Euglycemic ketoacidosis is defined by the triad of euglycemia, metabolic acidosis and ketonemia or ketonuria. In the current era of diabetic management, it is a serious concern with the usage of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors potentiated by a number of precipitating agents. Empagliflozin though a novel oral hypoglycemic agent in this category may also lead to this potential complication. Here we report a 59 year old male, type 2 diabetic who was on empagliflozin and presented with euglycemic ketoacidosis after a binge of alcohol.
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