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Diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by the use of ecstasy: a case report

Authors: Mirnaluci Paulino Ribeiro Gama, Bárbara Vicente de Souza, Ana Carolina Ossowski, Rafaela Cristina Perraro

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamin), a hallucinogenic amphetamine, is often used by young people, especially at 'raves'. This illicit drug can cause many metabolic changes and its use, when associated with prolonged exercise, may exacerbate ketoacidosis in type 1 diabetic patients.

Case presentation

This is a case of ketoacidosis complicated by the use of ecstasy in a 19-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic Caucasian woman.

Conclusion

The use of ecstasy may trigger diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with a preexisting metabolic disorder

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Title: Diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by the use of ecstasy: a case report
Authors: Mirnaluci Paulino Ribeiro Gama
Bárbara Vicente de Souza
Ana Carolina Ossowski
Rafaela Cristina Perraro
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-240

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Diabetic ketoacidosis complicated by the use of ecstasy: a case report

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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