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Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Comparison Table ... ) • Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... DKAHyperglycemic ... ) • DKA/HHS Overlap ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
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
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 ... #HHS #comparison ... #comparison #diabetic
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis ... • Urine/serum ketones ... #HHS #Hyperglycemic ... #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... • Hyperglycemic ... • DKA/HHS Overlap ... & HHS and treated ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic ... crises in patients ... with diabetes ... Key signs/symptoms ... of HHS/DKA: Both
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 ... own benefits and risks ... pharmacotherapy #table #comparison ... #endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... ensure patient has ... to a day after ketosis ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... pathophysiology #endocrinology