Abstract
Usually at the end of 24 hours, the physical evidences of diabetic acidosis have disappeared. Often the patient will be sitting up in ed talking to his neighbors, and eagerly waiting for his next meal. Following a few days of observation and regulation, the dietary prescription and daily insulin requirement can be established for him again. Although the burden of decision and action rests upon the physician, the nurse who has a knowledge of diabetes mellitus and an understanding of the complication of coma plays a most important role. Being able to give good nursing care is very rewarding when one remembers that just a few years ago it would have been futile.
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