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Subcutaneous Insulin in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (SQuID): A Nursing-Led Protocol Implementation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that occurs when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to transport glucose into the cells for energy or when tissues are resistant to the insulin that is produced.1 Thus, glucose accumulates to high levels in the bloodstream.2 The body tissues respond to their lack of glucose by signaling for the body to generate glucose from alternate energy sources.2 The body begins breaking down fat, which leads to the production of acidic byproducts called ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate).

Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.jen.2025.04.004

Authors: Ryan Schneider, Richard T. Griffey, Laura Frawley, Kristin Knobloch, Julianne Yeary

Institutions: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes Management and Research

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500