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Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Differential Diagnosis ... • Acromegaly Medications ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
- Differential ... Resistance Syndrome Medications ... HYPERTRICHOSIS Medications ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Diabetes Morning ... attempts at adjusting medication ... insulin levels causes ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Hirsutism - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... RAPID ONSET Medications ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Hypoglycemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excess Insulin • Medications ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Priapism 

Secondary Causes:
Medications- intracavernosal injections, anticoagulants, PDE5 inhibitors, alpha blockers, methylphenidate, cocaine
Any hyperviscosity syndrome (SCD, leukemia,
Secondary Causes ... : Medications- ... Diabetes, hyperlipidemia ... #Management #Urology ... #Differential
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... different than other medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Endocrinology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Diagnosis Framework ... Effects of Systemic Medications ... Presbyopia • Hyperglycemia ... visual loss) • Medications ... #causes
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
- Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... Recurrent severe hypoglycemia ... • Secondary Causes ... Rubella) • Medications
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... Disorders #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology