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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... Ketoacidosis (DKA ... pathophysiology #comparison #endocrinology ... #diabetes #diabetic ... #ketoacidosis #
Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... an underlying cause ... #DKA #Diabetic ... Diabetes #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... in Type 1 Diabetes ... monitors in Type 1 Diabetes ... pocketcardset #Diabetes ... #Mellitus #DM2
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... • Gestational Diabetes ... • Secondary Causes ... @AmyChung #Diabetes
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
Assessment of diabetic ... hypoglycaemia, diabetic ... ketoacidosis, hospital ... supportive of diabetes ... vaccination #diabetes
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
patients with type 2 diabetes ... physiologic stress or acute ... have new-onset diabetes ... previously established diabetes ... are Euglycemic Diabetic
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Diabetes Mellitus ... Tolerance • Type I Diabetes ... • Type 2 Diabetes ... • Gestational Diabetes ... #causes
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... Hyperglycemic #Crisis #Algorithm ... #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Ketoacidosis
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
• Increases insulin-mediated ... agent • Does not cause ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Decreased intake/absorption: Starvation, Alcoholism, Malabsorption, Phosphate binder use
 • Redistribution/
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... into cells - Acute ... Respiratory alkalosis, Insulin ... Post transplant, Diabetes ... #causes #nephrology