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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic ... deficit: - Type I DM ... produced - Type II DM ... food binges, etc Hyperglycemia ... #ketoacidosis #hyperglycemic
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic ... numerous anti-hyperglycemic ... capability of anti-hyperglycemic ... and compares the hypoglycemia
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia ... causes a natural hyperglycemia ... and wake up with hyperglycemia ... response to the hypoglycemia ... prevent the night hypoglycemia
INSULIN CONVERSION

Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) =
& most type 2 DM ... or at risk for hypoglycemia ... insulin #diabetes #hyperglycemia ... #dm2 #basalinsulin
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Does not cause hypoglycemia ... mL/minute/1.73 rm2 ... mL/minute/1.73 m2 ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... #DKA #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... endocrinology #Diabetes #DM2
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
- Seizure - Hypoglycemia ... /hyperglycemia
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Recurrent severe hypoglycemia ... relative with DM2 ... associated with DM ... Management #algorithm #DM2
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
: Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
• Metabolic: Hypoglycemia ... , Hyperglycemia,