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Type 1 diabetes, DKA and HHS
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
In DKA, why is fluid given before insulin?
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The answer is A: Patients are very dry, and fluid restores circulation.
Rehydration restores perfusion and itself reduces glucose; potassium is checked before insulin.
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