Endocrine Critical Care

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) It results from absolute or relative insulin deficiency combined with increased counter-regulatory hormones: Glucagon Catecholamines Cortisol Growth hormone DKA occurs most commonly in:Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus but can also occur in:Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus especially during severe stress or with SGLT2 inhibitor use. Diagnostic Criteria(2024) Parameter Typical DKA Finding (Diabetes)Blood glucose >200 […]