Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension after diabetic ketoacidosis in a Mazahua patient

Introduction:Diabetes is a significant worldwide health issue.In Mexico, it was described as the second major cause of death, affecting 12.8 million individuals.In the Mazahua Indian communities, the incidence of diabetes is 20% higher than in other indigenous communities nationwide.The prevalence of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (OH) and autonomic failure in these patients is unknown.Case description: A 56-year-old female with diabetes who developed neurogenic OH after a diabetic ketoacidosis episode.Conclusions: Recognition of neurogenic OH in hospitalized patients will help address the early diagnosis and assessment of autonomic failure.