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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... - Type II DM ... pathophysiology #comparison #endocrinology ... #diabetes #diabetic ... #ketoacidosis #
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... depletion and hyperglycemia ... abnormalities, including hyperglycemia ... Pathophysiology #Diabetic ... DKA #Diabetes #Endocrinology
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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a spectrum of hyperglycemic ... restart any home insulin ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic ... #ketoacidosis #
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... -> Start Oral Hypoglycemic ... Second Oral Hypoglycemic ... relative with DM2 ... • High risk
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... #DKA #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... Algorithm #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Ketoacidosis
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 ... dose for renal ... #Mellitus #DM2 ... comparison #table #endocrinology
INSULIN CONVERSION

Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) =
INSULIN CONVERSION ... & most type 2 DM ... are obese, on high-dose ... #diabetes #hyperglycemia ... #dm2 #basalinsulin
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
CV mortality in high ... • Euglycemic diabetic ... ketoacidosis (DKA ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
produce endogenous insulin ... • Alcoholic ketoacidosis ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
ketoacidosis, hospital ... - Insulin regimen ... food intake and insulin ... centiles) - Renal ... #primarycare #DM1