Table 5. Comparison between DKA episodes among previously diagnosed and newly diagnosed diabetics.
| Characteristics | Previously diagnosed | First presentation | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 224 | 56 | - |
| Mean age | 34.8±20.6 years | 29.4 ±18.4 years | 0.07 |
| Males | 50.9% | 55% | 0.49 |
| Duration of symptoms | 2.9 ±3.1days | 11.7±12.8 days | <0.001 |
| Mean pulse | 102±17 | 104±18 | 0.6 |
| SBP | 114±26.8 | 124.8±26 | 0.01 |
| DBP | 70±17 | 77.8±15 | 0.006 |
| RR | 30±8 | 29±10 | 0.6 |
| Mean plasma glucose | 493±106 | 505±118 | 0.4 |
| Mean sodium | 133.7±7 | 134±8 | 0.8 |
| Mean potassium | 4.7±0.9 | 4.5±0.9 | 0.3 |
| Mean urea | 47.5±35 | 31.8±21 | 0.003 |
| pH | 7.1±0.14 | 7.1±0.11 | 0.9 |
| WBC | 14±6.9 | 12.8±6.6 | 0.2 |
| Type-1 DM | 75% | 60.7% | 0.03 |
| Co-morbidity | 22% | 10.7% | 0.058 |
| Severe episode | 24% | 10.7% | 0.01 |
| Hospitalization | 5.5±5days | 6.6±4.2days | 0.16 |
| Mortality | 13.8% | 3.5% | 0.03 |
DKA=diabetic ketoacidosis; DM= diabetes mellitus; RR= respiratory rate; SBP=systolic blood pressure; DBP=diastolic blood pressure; WBC= white blood cells