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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketoacidosis (AKA) • Diabetic ... Hyperosmolar State (HHS ... ) • DKA/HHS Overlap ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • DKA/HHS Overlap ... of both DKA & HHS ... #differential #diagnosis ... #management #endocrinology
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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of DKA and HHS ... and starvation ketosis ... comparison #laboratory #diagnosis ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Diagnostic criteria ... • Urine/serum ketones ... Crisis #Algorithm #management ... #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2 #
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... of medications has ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... table #comparison #management ... #endocrinology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
- Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... Basal Insulin qhs ... • High risk population ... Screening #Targets #Management
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
post-prandial glucose and has ... This drug class has ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
conditions, serum BHB has ... In Starvation Ketosis ... drips unless also diabetic ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management