a significant correlation was found between basal plasma catecholamines and initial plasma glucose , plasma bicarbonate , hours of therapy and insulin dosage required to obtain plasma glucose levels below 150 mg/100 ml .these results , suggesting a close correlation between glycometabolic control and adrenergic activity , emphasize the role of the sympathetic nervous system as a powerful contrainsular factor in the pathogenesis and metabolic derangement of diabetic ketoacidosis .
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metabolic derangement
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diabetic ketoacidosis