Description: This presentation will review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), with emphasis on current endocrinology guidelines and institution-specific protocols involving intravenous fluids, insulin infusions, and potassium replacement. The SQuID (Subcutaneous Insulin in Diabetic Ketoacidosis) protocol, which substitutes subcutaneous insulin for IV insulin in patients with mild to moderate DKA, will also be discussed as an alternative strategy with the potential to decrease ICU admissions, hospital length of stay, and overall healthcare costs.

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Speaker: Tom Szwajnos, PharmD, MS, PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Christ Medical Center  

Objectives: ​​ 

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of DKA using clinical laboratory findings 

  • Outline current treatment algorithms and appropriate DKA treatment strategies 

  • Select appropriate alternative DKA treatment strategies based on patient presentation  

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Activity Flyer: File Single Activity Flyer - TSzwajnos.docxPDF icon Updates in DKA Audience Version.pdf

Session date: 
10/29/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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