Table of Contents

FOUR ACUTE EMERGENCIES OF DIABETES MELLITUS

DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Characteristics

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Precipitating Factors

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Pathophysiology

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Signs and Symptoms

Diabetic Ketoacidodsis Initial Lab Values

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Complications

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Frequent Management Errors

(2) HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCEMIC NONKETOTIC SYNDROME

HHNS Characteristics

HHNS Pathophysiology

HHNS Signs and Symptoms

HHNS Initial Laboratory Values

HHNS Treatment Goals

HHNS Treatment

HHNS Prevention

DKA and HHNS Comparison of Salient Features

(3) SICK DAY MANAGEMENT

Sick Day Management Guidelines

(4) HYPOGLYCEMIA

Hypoglycemia Primary Causes

Hypoglycemia Clinical Levels

Hypoglycemia Prevention

CONCLUSION