<p>The blood sugar is NOT the emergency- Acidosis, Hypokalemia, and Dehydration are!!! Signs and Symptoms Vomiting Abdominal pain Polydipsia Polyuria Step 1: Test for DIABETIC-KETO-ACIDOSIS Diabetes Blood sugar Typically notably elevated (>250 mg/dL) Can be normal in certain circumstances Ketones Easiest test is a urinalysis Serum ketones also can be obtained Acidosis Blood gas (arterial […]</p>

The blood sugar is NOT the emergency- Acidosis, Hypokalemia, and Dehydration are!!! Signs and Symptoms Vomiting Abdominal pain Polydipsia Polyuria Step 1: Test for DIABETIC-KETO-ACIDOSIS Diabetes Blood sugar Typically notably elevated (>250 mg/dL) Can be normal in certain circumstances Ketones Easiest test is a urinalysis Serum ketones also can be obtained Acidosis Blood gas (arterial […]

<p>The blood sugar is NOT the emergency- Acidosis, Hypokalemia, and Dehydration are!!! Signs and Symptoms Vomiting Abdominal pain Polydipsia Polyuria Step 1: Test for DIABETIC-KETO-ACIDOSIS Diabetes Blood sugar Typically notably elevated (&gt;250 mg/dL) Can be normal in certain circumstances Ketones Easiest test is a urinalysis Serum ketones also can be obtained Acidosis Blood gas (arterial […]</p>

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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