Van Zyl, Danie G.2008-03-142008-03-142008-01Van Zyl, DG 2008, 'Diagnosis and treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis', South African Family Practice, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 35-39. [http://www.safpj.co.za]1726-426Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/4722Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most frequent hyperglycaemic acute diabetic complication. Furthermore it carries a significant risk of death, which can be prevented by early and effective management. All physicians, irrespective of the discipline they are working in and whether in primary, secondary or tertiary care institutions, should be able to recognise DKA early and initiate management immediately.254089 bytesapplication/pdfenMedpharm PublishersDiabetic ketoacidosisDiagnosisDiabetes complicationsTreatmentDiabetes -- Complications -- South AfricaKetoacidosis -- South AfricaHyperglycemia -- Treatment -- South AfricaArticle