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A case of light headedness caused by DKA

 This is an online E-log entry blog to discuss and understand the clinical data analysis of a patient, to develop competency in comprehending clinical problems, and providing evidence- based inputs in order to come up with a diagnosis and effective treatment plan to the best of my ability. 53yrs old female who is homemaker and resident of Cherlapalli complains of giddiness since 3 days and abdominal pain since 3days  Case timeline: JUNE 2010:  Patient experienced giddiness following which she lost consciousness and attenders noticed a deviation of her mouth to right. No seizures were noted. She was taken to a local hospital and was admitted in ICU where high blood sugar was detected and the patient was duly informed regarding her condition. She was discharged after 20 days after her admission in the general ward and was given insulin  NOVEMBER 2010: She was once again reported to have uncontrolled blood sugar and was admitted in the general ward for 2 days following ...