Pediatr. pro Praxi, 2006; 1: 14-17

Acute complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus

MUDr. Jitřenka Venháčová, MUDr. Petra Venháčová
Dětská klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc

We present a summary of the most frequent acute complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus – i. e. hypoglycemic syndrome and diabetic ketoacidosis: their pathogenesis, causality, clinical symptoms, therapy and prevention. We draw attention to the key role of general pediatrician in early recognition of diabetes in children and consequently in prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Keywords: type 1 diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemic syndrome, diabetic ketoacidosis, causes, manifestation, treatment, prevention

Published: January 1, 2006  Show citation

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Venháčová J, Venháčová P. Acute complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Pediatr. praxi. 2006;7(1):14-17.
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