Question - Please, kindly assist me with the following Clinical Biochemistry Case Study:
27 years of age Man, Type 1 diabetes, Ketoacidosis
TEST RESULTS:
Blood Sugar ------------------ 918mg/dl
Urinary Excretion ----------- 135ml/h (normal 50)
Glucose and ketone--------- 4+
Blood pH --------------7.1
Serum K------------------------4.1 mEq/L(3,5-5.0)
Questions:
1. Why is serum K normal even though there is polyuria and glycosuria?
2. What would be the treatment objective?