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DKA
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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HHS
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Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar State
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Sudden onset.
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DKA
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Usually caused from infection or inadequate insulin dose.
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DKA
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Causes Ketosis; Kussmaul Respirations, fruity breath, nausea, abdominal discomfort.
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DKA
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Dehydration or electrolyte loss; polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, dry skin, sunken eyes,...
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DKA and HHS
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Polyuria
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Frequent excessive urination.
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Polydipsia
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Excessive thirst.
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Polyphagia
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Excessive hunger and eating.
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Can have glucose >300
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DKA
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Can have glucose >600
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HHS
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Osmolarity has a great change.
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HHS
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Positive for ketones
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DKA
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pH ,7.35
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DKA
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pH >7.4
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HHS
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Caused by hyperglycemia.
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DKA and HHS
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Onset is gradual.
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HHS
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Caused by infection, stressors, poor fluid intake.
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HHS
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Can cause altered central nervous system function with neurologic symptoms.
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HHS
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