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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders ... • Starvation Ketosis ... #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
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the Treatment ... of Severe Hypoglycemia ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... #Severe #Hypoglycemia ... #Management #Endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Ketosis Disorders ... Ketone bodies ... #differential # ... diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
and compares the hypoglycemia ... table #comparison #management ... medications #diabetes #endocrinology ... #treatment
Prevention and Treatment of Nutritional Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Types of Bariatric Surgery:
 • Adjustable Gastric Banding
Prevention and Treatment ... Switch (BPD-DS) Management ... Post-prandial Hypoglycemia ... • Kidney Stones ... Surgery #Diagnosis #Differential
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior ... hypercalcemia, Hyperglycemia ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... Post-prandial Hypoglycemia ... release leading to hypoglycemia ... excluded limb • Treatment ... gastroenterology #diagnosis #differential
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... In Starvation Ketosis ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare