Typical water and electrolyte deficits at presentation in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state (HHS)
| DKA* | HHS* | |
|---|---|---|
| *Values in parentheses represent the total body deficit for a 70 kg patient. Table largely drawn from Lebovitz27. | ||
| Water (ml/kg) | 100 (7 litres) | 100–200 (10.5 litres) |
| Sodium (mmol/kg) | 7–10 (490–700) | 5–13 (350–910) |
| Potassium (mmol/kg) | 3–5 (210–300) | 5–15 (350–1050) |
| Phosphate (mmol/kg) | 1–1.5 (70–105) | 1–2 (70–140) |
| Magnesium (mmol/kg) | 1–2 (70–140) | 1–2 (70–140) |