Dapagliflozin-associated euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in 66-year-old with type 2 Diabetes: A clinical case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) is a rare but serious complication of type 2 diabetes, often associated with the use of SGLT2 inhibitors. This case report describes an episode of EDKA in a 66-year-old male with a long history of type 2 diabetes and multiple comorbidities, who developed this complication following the introduction of dapagliflozin. Although his blood glucose levels remained within normal limits, laboratory tests revealed elevated ketonemia and severe metabolic acidosis. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous hydration and insulin therapy, leading to a rapid improvement in his clinical condition. This case underscores the importance of clinical vigilance and patient education for those treated with SGLT2 inhibitors to prevent and effectively manage this potentially life-threatening complication.
Authors: Ayoub Tiflati, Ilyas El Haddadi
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403284810