Hyperglycemic Emergency in Pregnancy- Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are two of the most serious acute
complications of diabetes. The occurrence of hyperglycaemic emergency in pregnancy compromises both the fetus
and the mother and is associated with excess fetal and maternal mortality. It usually occurs in the later stages of
pregnancy and is also seen in newly presenting type 1 diabetes patients. We present a case of hyperglycaemic
emergency in a pregnant woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Key words: Diabetes, Emergency, Pregnancy