Table 6.2-6. Diagnostic criteria of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) 

 

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Blood glucose level in mmol/L (mg/dL)

>13.9 (>250)

>13.9 (>250)

>13.9 (>250)

Arterial blood pH

7.25-7.30

7.00-7.24

<7.00

Serum bicarbonate level (mmol/L)

15-18

10-15

<10

Urine and serum ketones

Present

Present

Present

Serum osmolality

Variable

Variable

Variable

Anion gap (mmol/L)

>10

>12

>12

Mental status

Alert

Alert/confused

Stupor/coma