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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? ... #Evaluation #Algorithm ... workup #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Features of hypoglycemia:
 • Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger,
and Management Algorithm ... episode: • Insulin ... • Glucose • Insulin ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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Hypoglycemia Workup ... metabolic demand causes ... hypoglycemia • ... Misuse • Insulin ... Diagnosis #insulinoma #endocrinology
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 ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
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 Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Excess Insulin ... Insulin Secretagogues ... #endocrinology ... #causes
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 ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Causes of Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia is caused by excess potassium intake, impaired potassium excretion, or transcellular shifts. The
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hyperkalemia is caused ... by excess potassium ... intake, impaired potassium ... medication use, and hyperglycemia
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
growth hormones and insulin ... levels causes a ... adjust and release insulin ... their evening insulin ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... after starting insulin ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm