Diabetic ketoacidosis, severe hypertriglyceridemia, and acute pancreatitis in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a two-patient case series

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The coexistence of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) complicated by severe hypertriglyceridemia and acute pancreatitis is a rare, but a life-threatening condition that poses considerable diagnostic and management difficulties. In this case series, we describe two cases of young men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) with profound DKA, marked hypertriglyceridemia, and acute pancreatitis. Intensive treatment with intravenous insulin, aggressive fluid replacement, and supportive measures led to rapid resolution of ketoacidosis, substantial reduction in triglyceride levels, and clinical improvement. These cases highlight the intricate metabolic relationship between insulin deficiency, severe hypertriglyceridemia, and pancreatic injury in T2DM, emphasizing the importance of early recognition, insulin-based management, and close metabolic follow-up to guide long-term glycemic and lipid control.

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