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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... #comparison #endocrinology ... #diabetes #diabetic ... hyperglycemic #hyperosmolar
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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= insulin sensitive ... restart any home insulin ... #diabetic #ketoacidosis ... #hyperosmolar # ... hyperglycemic
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
(AKA) • Diabetic ... Ketoacidosis (DKA ... Euglycemic DKA • Hyperglycemic ... Hyperosmolar State ... differential #diagnosis #management
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
• Alcoholic ketoacidosis ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... hyperosmolar state ... differential #diagnosis #management