The case of a 19 year old patient with gestational diabetes is reported who has developed diabetes 5 months after delivery in severe insulin resistant keto-acidosis complicated by persistent shock. Since routine coma-and heparin therapy failed, fibrinolysis was applied and peritoneal dialysis was performed because of renal failure. Therapy resulted in a complete recovery of the patient.
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