Faouzi Kanoun
Tunisia
Research Article
Characteristics of Ketosis-onset Diabetes in Tunisian Population
Author(s): Melika Chihaoui, Faouzi Kanoun, Nadia Tabassi, Bochra Ftouhi, Meriem Yazidi, Faiza Lamine and Hedia SlimaneMelika Chihaoui, Faouzi Kanoun, Nadia Tabassi, Bochra Ftouhi, Meriem Yazidi, Faiza Lamine and Hedia Slimane
Different types of diabetes can be presented by a ketosis (DK) or ketoacidosis (DKA). The objectives of this study were to analyze the characteristics of patients with newly diagnosed diabetes revealed by DK or DKA and discuss the different types of diabetes particularly ketone prone type 2 diabetes.
Subjects and methods: Retrospective study including 288 patients with new ketosis onset diabetes; 178 men, mean age: 35.5 years. We analyzed clinical, biological, therapeutic and subsequent clinical course data. Diabetes was classified according to clinical, biological and follow-up data.
Results: It was a DKA in 39 cases (13.5 %). Patients were classified as type 1 in 62.2% of cases and ketosis type 2 diabetes in 34.7 % of cases. As compared to type 1 diabetes, ketosis type 2 diabetes patients had a more advanced age.. View More»
