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A Patient Was Admitted to the Hospital with DKA

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A patient was admitted to the hospital with DKA. Labs showed glycosuria, ketonuria, and acidosis. Patient was admitted and was started on a sliding scale of insulin for type 1 DM. Patient's past history includes retinopathy. Patient's at-home medications include insulin.Discharge Diagnosis: Diabetic ketoacidosis


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