Incidence, characteristics, risk factors and outcomes of diabetic ketoacidosis in <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 patients: Comparison with influenza and pre‐pandemic data

Abstract

The incidence of DKA was higher in COVID-19 cohort compared to the influenza and pre-pandemic cohort. Patients with COVID-19 with DKA had worse outcomes compared with those without. Many COVID-19 survivors who developed DKA during hospitalization became insulin dependent. Identification of risk factors for DKA and new insulin-dependency could enable careful monitoring and timely intervention.