Phenotype and predictors of insulin independence in adults presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis: a prospective cohort study
Conclusions/interpretationThe predominant phenotype of adults presenting with a first episode of DKA in Cape Town, South Africa, was that of ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes. These individuals presented with obesity, acanthosis nigricans, negative antibodies and normal C-peptide and could potentially be weaned off insulin at follow-up. Classic type 1 diabetes (lower weight, antibody positivity, low or unrecordable C-peptide levels and long-term insulin dependence) was less common. The simple clinical sign of acanthosis nigricans is a strong predictor of insulin independence at 12 months and 5 years after initial presentation.Graphical Abstract
Source: Diabetologia - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research
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