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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS ... food binges, etc Hyperglycemia ... #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... pathways that lead to hyperglycemia ... #Pathophysiology ... Medication #Targets #Drug ... #Endocrinology
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... or anti-hyperglycemic ... of medications has ... and compares the hypoglycemia ... #endocrinology
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
Patients with known diabetes ... Diagnosis #EM #IM ... #Hypoglycemia # ... Differential #Algorithm #Drugs ... Malignancy #Exogenous #Hypoglycemic
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Hyperglycemia - ... causes a natural hyperglycemia ... in the late nights ... and wake up with hyperglycemia ... #Hyperglycemia
Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin
of Diabetic Ketoacidosis ... depletion and hyperglycemia ... abnormalities, including hyperglycemia ... #Pathophysiology ... #Endocrinology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... - hyperglycemic ... patients with diabetes ... signs/symptoms of HHS ... Pathophys #EM #IM
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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fast to trigger hypoglycemic ... Measure glucose q6 hrs ... symptomatic or 72+hrs ... , 20 & 30 mins later ... Diagnosis #insulinoma #endocrinology
Understanding the pathophysiology of hyperglycemia

#DKA #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis #Endocrinology #Pathophysiology
Understanding the pathophysiology ... of hyperglycemia ... #DKA #Diabetic ... #Ketoacidosis #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... thing about this drug ... This drug class ... Pharmacology #Management #Diabetes ... #DM2 #Endocrinology