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1) DKA and HHS are hyperglycemic crises that occur in diabetes patients with insufficient insulin. DKA involves ketosis and acidosis while HHS primarily involves severe hyperglycemia and hyperosmolality without significant ketosis or acidosis. 2) DKA typically develops over hours to days in type 1 diabetes patients. HHS develops over days to weeks in type 2 or previously unrecognized diabetes and has a higher mortality rate. 3) Treatment for both involves correcting dehydration and electrolyte imbalances,

Author

Rashellya Rasyida

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EN