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Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Algorithm Interpreting ... Insulin - Is it ... insulin? ... → Exogenous Insulin ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Features of hypoglycemia:
 • Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger,
Hypoglycemia Differential ... and Management Algorithm ... episode: • Insulin ... • Glucose • Insulin ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia ... Other studies: insulin ... C-peptide, pro-insulin ... cortisol, B-OH, insulin ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
Hypoglycemia Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... check labs like insulin ... an episode of hypoglycemia ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... -> Start Oral Hypoglycemic ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... after starting insulin ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
HHS) Absolute Insulin ... Type I DM: No insulin ... stresses that ↑ insulin ... food binges, etc Hyperglycemia ... pathophysiology #comparison
Sulfonylureas - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Binds to the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in pancreatic beta cells,
ATP-sensitive potassium ... cells, triggering insulin ... : Weight gain, Hypoglycemia
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... K+ into cells: Insulin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #potassium
Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm ... reduction • Insulin ... Side effect: hypoglycemia ... treatment Remove potassium ... Hyperkalemia #Treatment #Algorithm
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
also present with Hypoglycemia ... you risk causing Hypoglycemia ... ketoacidosis, Hyperglycemia ... provided the starting potassium ... #differential #algorithm