Table 2 Characteristics presenting symptoms of DKA and Length of Stay (in days), and time to DKA resolution
New diabetes % | Pre-existing diabetes % | |
|---|---|---|
Weight loss | 100 | 0.0 |
Bedwetting | 100 | 0.0 |
Polyuria | 79.5 | 20.5 |
Polydipsia | 72.3 | 27.7 |
Neurologic symptoms (Altered LOC or irritability) | 66.7 | 33.3 |
Abdominal pain | 31.0 | 69.0 |
vomiting | 25.4 | 74.6 |
other | 42.4 | 57.6 |
Treated at peripheral hospital prior to transfer | 42.9 | 57.1 |
Saw MD days/weeks prior to admission for DKA | 64.1 | NA |
Insulin pump | NA | 56.4 |
Insulin by injection | NA | 38.2 |
metformin | NA | 2 |
previous admissions for DKA | 0.0 | 49.1 |
LOS in PICU (mean # days) | 1.0 | 0.44 (p* < 0.01) |
LOS medical floor (mean # days) | 5.0 | 1.0 (p* < 0.01) |
DKA resolution (mean # hours) | 13.5 | 7.5 (p* < 0.01) |