J Pediatr 141 (6): 793 - 797, 2002. doi: 10.1067 / mpd.2002.128888 Treatment of DKA IV 0.9% saline Correction of hypokalemia IV insulin (as long as serum potassium is ≥ 3.3 mEq / L [3.3 mmol / L]) Rarely IV sodium bicarbonate (if pH < 7 after 1 hour of treatment) The most urgent goals for treating diabetic ketoacidosis are rapid intravascular volume repletion, correction of hyperglycemia and acidosis, and prevention of hypokalemia (1, 2).