A 55 year old male developed severe viral fever, with vomitings, and variation in respiration. His temperature was 102 and Blood sugar levels crossed 300+. CRP was also elevated. He was diagnosed provisionally as DKA

after assessment of the patient, SBEBA guidelines were initiated right away, with a single tablet in 1/16 dose along with SNS (pathya). Fever, CRP and blood sugar levels responded within 48 hours. Within a week he was free of all complaints