Role of beta-hydroxybutyric acid in diabetic ketoacidosis: a review.

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a complication of diabetes mellitus, is a severe metabolic disease that often requires intensive treatment. Diagnosis of ketosis associated with DKA can be difficult due to variability in the metabolic state of DKA patients. Recognition of the clinical signs and definitive diagnosis are essential for proper treatment. This article reviews the formation of ketoacids during DKA and the role of β-hydroxybutyric acid in the diagnosis and monitoring of DKA.

• Authors: Vladimir Stojanovic, Sherri Ihle
• Journal: The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne (Can Vet J) Vol. 52 Issue 4 Pg. 426-30 (Apr 2011) ISSN: 0008-5286 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 21731100 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Biomarkers
• Blood Glucose
• 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Topics

• 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid (blood)
• Acid-Base Equilibrium
• Animals
• Biomarkers (blood)
• Blood Glucose (analysis)
• Cat Diseases (blood, diagnosis)
• Cats
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (blood, diagnosis, veterinary)
• Dog Diseases (blood, diagnosis)
• Dogs
• Reproducibility of Results
• Sensitivity and Specificity
• Veterinary Medicine