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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... pts under large stresses ... to insulin TX, stresses ... Polydipsia #dka #hhs ... pathophysiology #comparison
"Eight I's" mnemonic for the main causes of hyperglycemia. #hhs #dka #ketoacidosis #diabetes #diabetic #em #differential
mnemonic for the main causes ... #hhs #dka #ketoacidosis ... #diabetes #diabetic
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... manage Type 2 diabetes ... of medications has ... pharmacotherapy #table #comparison ... #medications #diabetes
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... Ketoacidosis (AKA) • Diabetic ... Hyperosmolar State (HHS ... ) • DKA/HHS Overlap ... endocrinology #comparison
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 ... #comparison #laboratory ... endocrinology #comparison ... #diabetic #ketoacidosis
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA): refers to a group of conditions all of which cause the same
conditions all of which cause ... acidosis that has ... different types/causes ... Features #Table #Comparison
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
hyperglycemic crises ... patients with diabetes ... signs/symptoms of HHS ... Kussmaul respirations HHS ... IM #Endo #DKA #HHS
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
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Aldosterone) - Diabetic ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes