The Effect of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Presentation with Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children with New Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

• Main Authors: Arzu Jalilova (Author), Aysun Ata (Author), Günay Demir (Author), Hafize Işıklar (Author), Yasemin Atik Altınok (Author), Samim Özen (Author), Şükran Darcan (Author), Damla Gökşen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayincilik, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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INTRODUCTION: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening, acute complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Infection is the most common precipitating factor for DKA, being responsible for more than 50% of such complications. The frequency and severity of DKA in children with T1DM, befor...