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Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus, which requires prompt, aggressive, treatment. Complications of diabetic ketoacidosis throughout the age spectrum and during pregnancy require a close evaluation of symptoms, testing, treatment and outcomes to treatment. Anyone with diabetes, regardless of age or gender, can develop ketoacidosis. Guidelines exist that guide diabetes health teams in the clinical care of the diabetic patient. Appropriate and timely treatment can reduce diabetic ketoacidosis complications and patients can recover to full health.

Course Format

Homestudy

Course Syllabus

1.   Glucose and Energy

2.   Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Classification System: Out of Date?

1.   Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms of DKA

2.   Precipitating Causes

1.   Laboratory Tests

2.   Hyperkalemia

3.   Hyponatremia

4.   Other Electrolytes

5.   Amylase, Lipase and Hepatic Transaminases

6.   Leukocytosis

7.   Serum Osmolality and Renal Function Studies

8.   Troponin Levels

9.   Euglycemic DKA

1.   Risk Factors

2.   Insulin Resistance

3.   Ketosis

4.   Clinical Presentation

1.   Cerebral Edema

1.   Fluid Replacement

2.   Electrolyte Imbalances

3.   Insulin Therapy

4.   Acid-Base Disturbances and Bicarbonate Therapy

5.   Cerebral Edema

1.   Clinical Care and Education

2.   Access to Medical Care

3.   Lack of Education

4.   Emotional Acceptance and Non-compliance

1.   Case 1: Euglycemic DKA with Dapagliflozin

2.   Case 2: Acute Mountain Sickness and DKA

3.   Case 3: Pediatric DKA and Cerebral Edema