DKA remains a frequent complication at the onset of type 1 diabetes in youth, highlighting a persistent need for increased awareness and better healthcare access.
The frequency of DKA in youth with type 1 diabetes, although stable, remains high, indicating a persistent need for increased awareness of signs and symptoms of diabetes and better access to health care. In youth with type 2 diabetes, DKA at onset is less common and is decreasing over time.
Dabelea et al. (Tue,) studied this question.