A male patient having a BMI of 35 was brought to the emergency department because of excessive frequent urination , drowsiness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Was on insulin daily until several days ago when he developed excessive thirst and frothy polyuria. For the past 3 days, he has also had headaches, myalgia, and a low grade fever. Diarrhea and vomiting began 1 day ago. The patient was advised some tests and the results were as follows Specific Gravity 1.012, Sodium 132 mEq/l, potassium 6 mEq/l pH 4.0, Alkaline Phosphatase 310 U/L, urine glucose +ve, Calcium 11 mg/dl, urine Acetone +ve, urine Protein +ve, FBS 560 mg/dl, urinary Oxalate +ve , GFR 55 ml/min, urine Acetoacetate +ve, BUN 31 mg/dL, Creatinine 3.2 mg/dL, Serum Ketones High, bicarbonate 15 mEq/l, Anion gap 13     Q:- Which lab results made you diagnose the above condition/s

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A male patient having a BMI of 35 was brought to the emergency department because of excessive frequent urination , drowsiness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Was on insulin daily until several days ago when he developed excessive thirst and frothy polyuria. For the past 3 days, he has also had headaches, myalgia, and a low grade fever. Diarrhea and vomiting began 1 day ago. The patient was advised some tests and the results were as follows

Specific Gravity 1.012, Sodium 132 mEq/l, potassium 6 mEq/l pH 4.0, Alkaline Phosphatase 310 U/L, urine glucose +ve, Calcium 11 mg/dl, urine Acetone +ve, urine Protein +ve, FBS 560 mg/dl, urinary Oxalate +ve , GFR 55 ml/min, urine Acetoacetate +ve, BUN 31 mg/dL, Creatinine 3.2 mg/dL, Serum Ketones High, bicarbonate 15 mEq/l, Anion gap 13

 

 

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