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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA: hyperglycemia (>250) + anion gap metabolic acidosis + ketonemia. Predominantly T1DM. Precipitants: infection, insulin omission, new T1DM. Hourly glucose + electrolyte monitoring critical.
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What is blood glucose?Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to be used for en…
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Diabetes
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