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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 ... - Type II DM pts ... Polydipsia #dka ... #comparison #endocrinology
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin
of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... (DKA) DKA is ... In DKA, the normal ... #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis ... #DKA #Diabetes
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
ketoacidosis (EDKA ... risk factor for EDKA ... presentation to EDKA ... Common, early signs ... #DKA #EDKA #Insulin
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... Key signs/symptoms ... of HHS/DKA: Both ... , hypotension) DKA ... #IM #Endo #DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... (DKA) - Pathogenesis ... Findings • Note: in DKA ... Treating DKA: 1) ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications