{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Not all ketosis is type 1 - remember Flatbush.
{Author}: Craus S;Mula A;Coppini D;
{Journal}: Br J Hosp Med (Lond)
{Volume}: 85
{Issue}: 7
{Year}: 2024 Jul 30
{Factor}: 1.286
{DOI}: 10.12968/hmed.2024.0091
{Abstract}: A 35-year-old otherwise healthy gentleman from Togo, was referred as a 'walk-in' to our clinic with polyuria and polydipsia, and a glycated haemoglobin (Hba1c) of 119 mmol/mol (13.1%). The patient also noted 5kg weight loss over a short span of time. He had a significant family history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Initial blood tests revealed a blood glucose of 22.84 mmol/L, with positive ketones (1.2 mmol/L). Urinalysis showed glycosuria (1000 mg/dL) but was negative for nitrites and white cells. Renal, liver and thyroid function tests were all within normal limits. He had mild metabolic acidosis.