Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening condition arising from an absolute or relative insulin deficiency, leading to hyperglycemia and ketone body accumulation in the blood with metabolic acidosis. It is a major cause of mortality and morbidity among patients with diabetes in developing countries, with a mortality rate of 0.2% to 2.5% [1]. Coexisting medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, infections, dehydration, acid-base abnormalities, and poor adherence to therapy, are commonly associated with DKA occurrence in diabetic patients [2].
