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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Ketoacidosis (DKA ... Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... pts under large stresses ... Polydipsia #dka ... #comparison #endocrinology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
patients with diabetes ... Key signs/symptoms ... of HHS/DKA: Both ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... #HHS #Ddxof
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... and Clinical Findings ... ensure patient has ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... pathophysiology #endocrinology