Risk factors for mortality in children with diabetic keto acidosis from developing countries

Table 1 Reasons for delayed diagnosis in diabetic keto acidosis

Reason
Lack of parental awareness about diabetic symptoms
Lack of awareness among physicians
Mis-interpretation of diabetic symptoms
Exclusive treatment of intercurrent illness only
Lack of finger prick estimation of blood glucose
Non recognition of lab abnormalities
Lack of immediate referral
Delay in transport to appropriate center
Improper referral
Due to parental causes (native treatment, social reasons and economic constraints)