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To investigate the occurrence of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors during emergency surgery.

March 28, 2026JOURNAL OF ACUTE CARE SURGERY0 citationsOpen Access

Hidden risk of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors in emergency general surgery in the United States: a case report

LRLaura Roberson JYJune Yao CSChristina So

Key Points

To investigate the occurrence of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis associated with SGLT2 inhibitors during emergency surgery.
Case report analysis of a patient using SGLT2 inhibitors
Clinical observations related to blood glucose levels and ketoacidotic state
Assessment of medical history and surgical interventions
Patient presented with euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis despite normal blood glucose levels
Prompt recognition and management were crucial to avoid critical complications
Highlights the necessity for careful monitoring in patients on SGLT2 inhibitors during surgery

Abstract

Journal of Acute Care Surgery (J Acute Care Surg, jacs) is the official journal dedicated to advancing the science, education, and clinical practice of spine surgery. It is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal providing a platform for high-quality research, novel surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches that improve patient care in the field of spinal disorders.

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