Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy

• DOI: 10.1111/tog.12344
• Publication Date: 2017-01-25T02:55:53Z
• Authors: Manoj Mohan; Khaled Ahmed Moha...; Stephen Lindow
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Key content

Diabetic ketoacidosis in pregnancy (DKP) is a serious complication that poses several challenges with respect to diagnosis, management and prevention. This article covers the precipitating factors for DKP in pregnancy as well as diagnosis, management and prevention of the complication.

Learning objectives

To manage the acute crisis of DKP. To increase awareness of DKP. To reduce the perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with DKP.

Ethical issues

Despite adequate knowledge and care of patients with diabetes, is DKA a major cause for concern? To increase awareness, and reduce the perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with DKP.