Diabetic Emergencies: Diagnosis and Clinical Management

A comprehensive guide to identifying and managing acute diabetic emergencies across all age groups. It details the diagnostic criteria and physiological pathways for life-threatening conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The authors outline specific treatment protocols, emphasizing the critical roles of intravenous insulin, fluid resuscitation, and electrolyte balance. Beyond high blood sugar crises, the source covers iatrogenic hypoglycemia caused by medication and the risks of metformin-associated lactic acidosis. Practical sections include "sick-day rules" for patients and clinical case studies to assist healthcare providers in emergency decision-making. Finally, it addresses potential treatment complications, such as cerebral edema in children and cardiovascular stress in elderly patients.Get the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Diabetic-Emergencies-Diagnosis-Clinical-Management/dp/0470655917?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=dc61ac26c708382659ba38d4bd99b0d7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYou can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/medicine_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/