Euglycemic Ketoacidosis Following Coadministration of an SGLT2 Inhibitor and Tirzepatide

Feb 14, 2025JCEM case reports

Ketoacidosis with Normal Blood Sugar After Using Both an SGLT2 Inhibitor and Tirzepatide

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Abstract

A patient developed after starting and an SGLT2 inhibitor for type 2 diabetes.

  • Euglycemic ketoacidosis is a serious condition that can lead to systemic acidosis and organ damage.
  • Unlike diabetic ketoacidosis, patients with euglycemic ketoacidosis have normal to slightly elevated blood glucose levels.
  • The condition has been increasingly associated with and GLP-1 receptor agonists.
  • This case is the first reported instance of euglycemic ketoacidosis occurring following the initiation of tirzepatide.
  • The patient required intensive care for treatment and monitoring to achieve full recovery.
  • Awareness of this rare but potentially fatal complication is important for clinicians prescribing tirzepatide.

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