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Diabetic Emergencies - Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) [for the non-medic]
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a diabetes emergency requiring urgent medical attention and treatment. It tends to occur more in patients...
Rhea Chatterjea
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Diabetes Emergencies - Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) [for Residents]
Many residents get jittery the moment they know they have a diabetic crisis to manage on their shift. This post aims to put those feeling...
Rhea Chatterjea
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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Diabetic Emergencies - Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - [for Residents]
What are the key features that characterize DKA? DKA is characterised by the following: Uncontrolled hyperglycaemia (Blood glucose...
Rhea Chatterjea
Oct 4, 20235 min read
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Sick Day Rules for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The 6 key tips for a patient with diabetes to avoid a diabetes crisis during illness are: Follow up with your regular endocrinologist to...
Rhea Chatterjea
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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