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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic ... pts under large stresses ... to insulin TX, stresses ... pathophysiology #comparison ... endocrinology #diabetes
Effects on body weight of various classes of type-2 diabetes medications.
 - Metformin - Weight Loss
weight of various classes ... of type-2 diabetes ... Weight Gain ++++ #diabetes ... weightloss #weightgain #comparison
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... Medication Guide Classes ... insulin in Type 1 Diabetes ... monitors in Type 1 Diabetes ... #pharmacology #comparison
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
blisters, possibly crusts ... • Herpes simplex ... tarda • Diabetic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Aldosterone) - Diabetic ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes
Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) is a common complication of longstanding diabetes, and it is associated with
Diabetic foot infections ... of longstanding diabetes ... derives from a complex ... amputation have diabetic ... the underlying cause
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Neurological: • Diabetic ... gangrenosum • Diabetic ... Viral - Herpes simplex ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Insulin Dosing Basics - Initiating Insulin for T2DM and Converting Insulin Products 

Insulin dosing can be
dosing can be complex ... For type 2 diabetes ... insulin for type 2 diabetes ... run into patient cases
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complex ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... classification #comparison
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
Diabetic ketoacidosis ... (DKA) - caused ... by complete insulin ... Glucosuria causes