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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar ... Polydipsia #dka ... pathophysiology #comparison #endocrinology ... hyperglycemic #hyperosmolar
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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emergencies - HHS = insulin ... restart any home insulin ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic ... #ketoacidosis #hyperosmolar
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
produce endogenous insulin ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... by complete insulin ... Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... along with IV insulin ... confusion coma #DiabeticKetoacidosis ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes