Awareness and knowledge of diabetic ketoacidosis in people with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional, multicenter survey
Authors' conclusion
In patients treated in specialized centers, knowledge of DKA was found to be inadequate, with a lack of understanding regarding symptoms and causes. Healthcare professionals tended to overestimate individuals' knowledge. Future efforts should focus on addressing these knowledge gaps and incorporating protective factors into the treatment of T1D.
Study context
- Population
- People with T1D treated in 6 Swiss and 3 German specialised endocrine outpatient clinics; 45.7% female, mean age 47 years, average T1D duration 22 yearscompleted questionnaire
- Participants
- 333 people
- Outcome
- Awareness and knowledge of DKA
Methodological detailssurvey, multicentre
- Survey
- Multicentre
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Not familiar with the term 'diabetic ketoacidosis'
- 32%
- Self-rated diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) knowledge significantly lower than physicians' rating
- p<0.0001
- Unable to name a symptom of DKA
- 46%
- Unaware of potential causes of DKA
- 45%
- Did not test for ketones at all
- 64%
- Expressed need for more information about DKA
- 67%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Awareness and knowledge of diabetic ketoacidosis in people with type 1 diabetes: a cross-sectional, multicenter survey. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. Published 10 November 2023. doi:10.
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