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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... (DKA) and Hyperglycemic ... #hhs #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology ... #diabetes #diabetic
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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DKA vs HHS - Think ... of DKA and HHS ... and starvation ketosis ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... by complete insulin ... • Hyperglycemic ... • DKA/HHS Overlap ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... • Urine/serum ketones ... #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... Algorithm #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... confusion coma #DiabeticKetoacidosis ... #DKA #pathophysiology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes