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UK JBDS diagnostic triad: (1) Capillary blood ketones ≥3.0 mmol/L (or ketonuria ≥2+), (2) Blood glucose >11.0 mmol/L (or known diabetes), (3) Venous bicarbonate <15.0 mmol/L and/or venous pH <7.3. Cornerstones of management: IV 0.9% NaCl resuscitation, potassium replacement, and fixed-rate IV insulin infusion (0.1 units/kg/hr).