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Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
Management Priorities
1. Fluids 
2. Insulin 
3. Potassium 
4. Acidosis 
5. Re-establish oral fluids,
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... Insulin 3. ... an underlying cause ... #Diabetes #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Pediatric Diabetic KetoAcidosis (DKA) Algorithm 

#Diabetic #KetoAcidosis #DKA #Algorithm #Diabetes #Peds #Pediatrics #Management
Pediatric Diabetic KetoAcidosis ... (DKA) Algorithm ... #Diabetic #KetoAcidosis ... #DKA #Algorithm ... #Diabetes #Peds
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... deficit: - Type I DM ... - Type II DM ... endocrinology #diabetes ... #diabetic #ketoacidosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... and Management Algorithm ... -> Start Basal Insulin ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Diabetes Mellitus ... Medication Guide Classes ... in Type 1 Diabetes ... monitors in Type 1 Diabetes ... #Mellitus #DM2
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
patients with type 2 diabetes ... have new-onset diabetes ... Continue insulin ... and subcutaneous insulin ... #DKA #EDKA #Insulin
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
• Increases insulin-mediated ... agent • Does not cause ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis ... supportive of diabetes ... - Insulin regimen ... #primarycare #DM1 ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm ... Hyperglycemic #Crisis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Ketoacidosis
Pediatric Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Stridor:
 • Croup
 • Foreign Body
 • Tracheitis
 • Epiglottitis
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease • Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #