Diagnostic criteria for DKA and HHS 🟥 Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Diabetes/hyperglycemia: Glucose ≥200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or prior history of diabetes Ketosis: β-Hydroxybutyrate ...

Successful treatment of DKA and HHS requires correction of dehydration, hyperglycemia, and electrolyte imbalances; identification of comorbid precipitating events; and above all, frequent patient ...

Many cases of DKA and HHS can be prevented by better access to medical care, proper patient education, and effective communication with a health care provider during an intercurrent illness.

Symptoms of DKA include increased thirst and urination, rapid and deep breathing, fruity-smelling breath, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. HHS is a life-threatening complication ...

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a build-up of substances called ketones in the blood that can happen if a patient's blood glucose levels are too high for too long and is caused by a lack of insulin ...

Secondary outcomes aimed to investigate all-cause mortality and adverse events, including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS), hypoglycemia with laboratory glucose ...

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