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

DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin
of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... an absolute or relative ... #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis ... #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 ... sensitive - if pts ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic ... #ketoacidosis #
Understanding the pathophysiology of hyperglycemia

#DKA #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis #Endocrinology #Pathophysiology
Understanding the pathophysiology ... of hyperglycemia ... #DKA #Diabetic ... #Ketoacidosis # ... Endocrinology #Pathophysiology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... Algorithm #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2 ... #Ketoacidosis
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... - hyperglycemic ... patients with diabetes ... Key signs/symptoms ... of HHS/DKA: Both
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
Arterial pH <7.3 ... have new-onset diabetes ... ketoacidosis (EDKA ... Common, early signs ... of ketoacidosis
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
IVF or PO): The pt ... • Alcoholic ketoacidosis ... • Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Typical Clinical Features of DKA:
 - 
Acetone breath 
 - Tachycardia 
 - Soft Bp
Clinical Features of DKA ... - Soft Bp - Hyperglycemia ... #Diagnosis #Diabetic ... #Ketoacidosis # ... DKA #Symptoms #Signs
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... #pathophysiology ... #endocrinology ... #diabetes