Ketoacidosis Treatment

Ketoacidosis treatment in the hospital

• Insulin therapy - Insulin reverses the processes that cause diabetic ketoacidosis, along with fluids and electrolytes. Receive insulin therapy, usually through vein. When blood glucose level falls below 250 mg/dL (14 mmol/L) and blood is no longer acidic, then intravenous insulin therapy is stopped and resumes normal insulin therapy.
• Fluid replacement – Re-hydrate by fluid either orally or through vein (intravenously). These fluids will replace those lost through excessive urination and helps to dilute the excess glucose in blood.
• Electrolyte replacement - Electrolytes are minerals in blood such as sodium, potassium and chloride. Absence of insulin can lower the level of several electrolytes in the blood. Replace electrolytes through veins to help keep heart, muscles and nerve cells function normally.