Metabolic Complications During the Initial Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis According to Diabetes Type in a Single Tertiary Centre in Malaysia

Significant differences exist in both metabolic safety profiles and clinical trajectories when managing T1DM and T2DM patients with DKA. While T1DM patients are prone to hypoglycemia, T2DM patients carry a higher burden of comorbidities leading to prolonged hospitalization and infection risks. Tailoring DKA management strategies specifically to diabetes type may reduce treatment-related complications and improve overall clinical outcomes.