Severe DKA at presentation in young people - is it always type 1 diabetes?

Key messages DKA is increasing recognised in individuals with type 2 diabetes, almost one quarter of episodes of DKA in the UK Obesity, family history of T2DM and lack of diabetes autoantibodies can guide towards classification of diabetes type. The emergence of non-insulin based therapies with significant metabolic benefits, necessitates the need for correct diagnosis as early as possible.