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Table 1 Stratification of blood gas bicarbonate analysis into mild, moderate, or severe DKA for ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate, BOHB) and pH (all mean ± SD). n = number of events

From: The effectiveness of blood glucose and blood ketone measurement in identifying significant acidosis in diabetic ketoacidosis patients

 

Blood gas bicarbonate (HCO3) (mmol/L)

BOHB (mmol/L)

pH

Suspected DKA n = 28

> 18+

3.6 ± 1.8

7.29 ± 0.05

Mild DKA n = 35

15–18

4.3 ± 2.2

7.29 ± 0.04

Moderate DKA n = 40

10-<15

5.6 ± 1.3

7.22 ± 0.06

Severe DKA n = 58

< 10

6.1 ± 1.5

7.07 ± 0.10

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Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome

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