title: Heeding clues to metformin-associated lactic acidosis: prompt response can save life.
abstract: The case history is presented of a patient who developed metformin-associated lactic acidosis. The patient made a complete recovery with supportive care. Recognition of metformin-associated lactic acidosis requires a high index of suspicion, as presentation can be very subtle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Chennavir
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gopi