Diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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To re-evaluate the association of SARS-CoV-2 and development of DKA and analyse the demographic and biochemical parameters and the clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients with DKA. DKA is not uncommon in SARS-CoV-2 patients with diabetes mellitus and results in a mortality rate of 25.9%. Mortality key determinants in DKA patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are individuals with pre-existing diabetes mellitus type 2, older age [ 60 years old], male gender, BMI 30, blood glucose level > 1000 mg/dl, and anion gap 30 mEq/l.