Dka in patients with pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus related to covid-19: A case series

Ramos-Yataco A.; Meza K.; Farfán-García R.C.; Ortega-Rojas S.; Salinas-Mamani I.; Ontaneda I.S.-A.; Correa R. · Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Case Reports (2021) · DOI: 10.1530/edm-20-0148

Resumen

The first case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in Peru was reported on March 6, 2020. As of September 7, 2020, about 700 000 cases of COVID-19 resulting in 29,976 deaths have been confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Among COVID-19 patients with co-morbidities, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been recognized as a risk factor for severe disease. Patients with T2DM may experience diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic (HHS) if infected with the coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Regular blood analysis including arterial blood gas is essential in monitoring the care of patients with T2DM infected with COVID-19. We report five cases of DKA in patients with underlying T2DM that presented with severe COVID-19 infection.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos