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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... deficit: - Type I DM ... food binges, etc Hyperglycemia ... #dka #hhs #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... pathways that lead to hyperglycemia ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology ... Targets #Drug #Endocrinology
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
: Weight gain, Hypoglycemia ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
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 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
comparison #treatment #Peds ... #Endocrinology ... #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Stages in the Development of Diabetes Type 1

#Diabetes #Type1 #TypeI #DM1 #Stages #Development #Pathophysiology #Timeline #Diagnosis
#Type1 #TypeI #DM1 ... #Development #Pathophysiology ... Timeline #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology ... depletion and hyperglycemia ... abnormalities, including hyperglycemia ... #Pathophysiology ... DKA #Diabetes #Endocrinology
Causes of Provoked Pediatric Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic
Drugs:
 • Drug overdose
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Algorithm - "DIMS" Mnemonic ... Metabolic: • Hypoglycemia ... • Hyperglycemia ... Syndrome #DIMS #Mnemonic ... Algorithm #Causes #Peds
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Hyperkalemia, Hypoglycemia ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD #pathophysiology ... #genetics #endocrinology ... #peds #pediatrics
Understanding the pathophysiology of hyperglycemia

#DKA #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis #Endocrinology #Pathophysiology
Understanding the pathophysiology ... of hyperglycemia ... #Ketoacidosis #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology