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Diabetic keto-acidosis as a presentation of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes: a case report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20656523     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetically inherited diseases and often complicated by diabetes mellitus. With increasing longevity, the incidence and prevalence of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) rise and microvascular complications develop. CFRD is an entity on its own with characteristics seen in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Keto-acidosis, a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, is an extremely rare presentation of CFRD. Here we present the history of a 21-year-old CF patient with no prior diagnosis of CFRD who developed keto-acidosis after an episode of pulmonary infection. Based on this case report we would like to emphasize the importance of screening for and early treatment of CFRD. We also discuss the management policy of CFRD and when and whether to initiate insulin therapy.
Authors:
Vera Eenkhoorn; Annelies Van den Driessche; Luc Van Gaal; Kristine Desager; Christophe De Block
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-07-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of diabetes and its complications     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1873-460X     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Diabetes Complicat.     Publication Date:    2011 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-07     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9204583     Medline TA:  J Diabetes Complications     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  137-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases, Antwerp University Hospital, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem, Belgium.
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