title: Diabetic ketoalkalosis: a complex mixed acid-base disorder.
abstract: A mixed acid-base disturbance in a long-standing insulin dependent diabetic resulting in a combination of hyperglycaemic ketosis with an alkalosis is reported, in which an analysis of the biochemical mechanisms involved helped to clarify the clinical problem.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000150:complications; D007328:Insulin / Q000172:deficiency; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin