Table 3 Summary of laboratory results related to diagnostic criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis [1]
Name of investigation (unit) | Cases reported out of 26 (%) | Range | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
Anion gap (mmol/L) | 6 (23) | 17.0–36.0 | 27.8 (7.0) |
Arterial pH | 16 (62) | 6.9–7.3 | 7.2 (0.1) |
Effective serum osmolality (mmol/kg) | 6 (23) | 282.2–339.0 | 305.7 (21.7) |
Plasma glucose (mmol/L) | 24 (92) | 18.7–48.5 | 29.8 (9.0) |
Serum bicarbonate (mmol/L) | 17 (65) | 2.8–17.0 | 7.4 (4.0) |