Severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Infection in a Teenage Patient With Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Publisher Pubmed



Rabizadeh S¹ ; Hajmiri M¹ ; Rajab A¹ ; Kouchak HE² ; Nakhjavani M¹
Source: Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Published:2020

Abstract

Objectives: Recently, World Health Organization has declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection a pandemic. Patients with diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing COVID-19 infection, as well as increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Although the current data have shown that the coronavirus infection generally has a milder course in children. Case presentation: In this case report, we present a teenage patient with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as the first manifestation of his diabetes and COVID-19 infection. Conclusions: He was treated for DKA and COVID-19 infection, and fortunately, had a good response to the treatment. © 2020 De Gruyter. All rights reserved.