
Diabetes & Endocrinologychronic kidney diseasediabetic ketoacidosis
Renal Function and Metabolic Risk: Reduced eGFR Does Not Independently Increase DKA Risk in Type 1 Diabetes
By MedXY|Mar 7, 2026
A landmark 35-year analysis of DCCT/EDIC data demonstrates that a reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate (30–90 mL/min/1.73 m2) is not an independent risk factor for diabetic ketoacidosis, providing a clearer safety framework for the
