Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA: Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, hypovolemia (dry MM, skin turgor, tachycardia, hypotension) DKA: Short course (<24h), N/V, diffuse abdominal pain, Kussmaul respirations HHS: Longer course (days/weeks), altered mental status (lethargy, coma, seizure) #Pathophys #EM #IM #Endo #DKA #HHS #Ddxof
