Diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes: Risk factors for mortality and adverse outcomes

DKA carries a serious risk of mortality in both the short and long term in T2DM patients. Factors such as older age, dementia, PVD, CHF, low eGFR define the riskiest groups. These groups of patients may benefit from closer follow-up and more aggressive metabolic and comorbidity management after discharge.