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What are your thoughts on trending beta-hydroxybutyrate once a diagnosis of DKA is already established?

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Hospital Medicine · Yale School of Medicine/Yale-New Haven Hospital

Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BOHB) ≥3.0 mmol/L is highly sensitive and specific for diagnosing DKA and can be measured through serum or point-of-care testing. However, its role in monitoring treatment response and determining resolution remains debated. The American Diabetes Association recommends continui...

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