Diabetic ketoacidosis and insulin resistance with subcutaneous terbutaline infusion: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis may occur in women treated with intravenous beta-sympathomimetic agents for tocolysis. We describe diabetic ketoacidosis and transient severe insulin resistance in a woman with diabetes who was treated with subcutaneous terbutaline infusion. Subcutaneous terbutaline infusion may precipitate transient insulin resistance and diabetic ketoacidosis in women with diabetes.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Insulin Resistance
- Pregnancy in Diabetics
- Terbutaline
- Tocolysis