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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... Insulin demand: infections ... #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology
Stages in the Development of Diabetes Type 1

#Diabetes #Type1 #TypeI #DM1 #Stages #Development #Pathophysiology #Timeline #Diagnosis
Type 1 #Diabetes ... #Type1 #TypeI #DM1 ... #Development #Pathophysiology ... #Timeline #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Prediabetes and Diabetes Diagnosis Criteria

There are a few methods to test if a patient has diabetes.
Diagnosis Criteria ... test if a patient has ... diabetes. ... #DM2 #Diagnosis ... Criteria #A1c #Endocrinology
Hyperglycemic Crisis - Algorithm for DKA/HHS

Diagnostic criteria for DKA:
 • pH < 7.3
 • Anion gap
Algorithm for DKA/HHS ... Diagnostic criteria ... > 250 mg/dL Diagnostic ... Algorithm #management #endocrinology ... #Diabetes #DM2
Tweetorial - How does diabetes mellitus (DM) lead to an increased risk of infection? 

By Dr.
Tweetorial - How does diabetes ... increased risk of infection ... DiabetesMellitus #Infections ... Risk #Tweetorial #Endocrinology ... #DM #Pathophysiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
- Screening, Diagnosis ... Basal Insulin qhs ... relative with DM2 ... pancreatitis), Infections ... Management #algorithm #DM2
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA ... Infection is a very ... any suspicion of infection ... production, the rate ... closes and acidosis has
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2 ... Localized soft-tissue infection ... Metabolism • Other: - Infections ... HIV, Malaria, Late ... Leukemia/Lymphoma), Diabetes
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Usually middle-aged diabetic ... present or signs of infection ... Pathophysiology: ... suspicion, such as diabetic ... pyelonephritis CMC IM
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
polymicrobial infection ... pneumonia • DM ... Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... weight loss • Late ... CXR upright or lat