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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders ... • Starvation Ketosis ... @nickmmark #Ketosis ... #Disorders #ketones ... #differential #
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... production of ketones ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Features of hypoglycemia:
 • Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger,
Hypoglycemia Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
Hypoglycemia Differential ... proinsulin, pepC, ketone ... an episode of hypoglycemia ... #Differential # ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
• Urine/serum ketones ... • Urine/serum ketones ... Crisis #Algorithm #management ... #endocrinology
Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Types of Bariatric Surgery:
 • Adjustable Gastric Banding
Switch (BPD-DS) Management ... Post-prandial Hypoglycemia ... • Kidney Stones ... Surgery #Diagnosis #Differential
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
In Starvation Ketosis ... you risk causing Hypoglycemia ... ketoacidosis, Hyperglycemia ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior ... hypercalcemia, Hyperglycemia ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology