Abstract:
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious metabolic complication and its occurrence in pregnancy compromises the life of fetus and mother profoundly. Here by a case of G4P3L3 with term gestation with intrauterine death with diabetic ketoacidosis in labor is reported and the management done for the successful outcome of mother is discussed. Prevention, early recognition, hospitalization and management remain the cornerstones to minimize the outcomes of this dreaded condition