Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis Associated With SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy: A Case Report

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors are now considered second-line treatment agents for type 2 diabetes and offer a unique treatment approach with added cardiorenal benefits. Drugs in this class increase the risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, which may be difficult to diagnose if clinicians are not aware of the risk factors and subtle symptoms. This article describes a case of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in a patient with coronary artery disease who was taking a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor and experienced acute mental status changes immediately after heart catheterization.

Objectives

Identify at least 3 precipitating factors for euglycemic DKA.
Discuss clinical effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors and expected assessments needed after prescribing.
Describe 2-3 strategies to mitigate risk of euglycemic DKA.

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Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

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