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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... deficit: - Type I DM ... Polydipsia #dka #hhs ... pathophysiology #comparison
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... manage Type 2 diabetes ... of medications has ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison
Summary table of mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used diabetic drugs. 

#pharmacology
commonly used diabetic ... #pharmacology #dm2 ... #diabetes #medications ... overview #management #comparison
Profiles of Antidiabetic Medications - AACE 2018 

#Antidiabetic #Medications #Profiles #SideEffects #Table #DecisionAid #Orals #DM2 #Diabetes
Medications #Profiles #SideEffects ... DecisionAid #Orals #DM2 ... #Diabetes #Endocrinology ... #Pharmacology #
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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a spectrum of hyperglycemic ... #comparison #laboratory ... endocrinology #comparison ... #diabetic #ketoacidosis ... #hyperosmolar #hyperglycemic
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... Ketoacidosis (AKA) • Diabetic ... Euglycemic DKA • Hyperglycemic ... Hyperosmolar State (HHS ... ) • DKA/HHS Overlap
Diabetes Medication Choice
-Diabetes Medication Choice decision aid cards provide information on medications commonly used to treat
Diabetes Medication ... Choice -Diabetes ... #Type2 #DM2 #PatientInfo ... Medications #Selection #SideEffects ... Reduction #Costs #Pharmacology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... Algorithm for DKA/HHS ... #Hyperglycemic ... endocrinology #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Ketoacidosis
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology ... : Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... Sulfonylureas #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... Does not cause hypoglycemia ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... #Summary #DM2 # ... diabetes #endocrinology