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Acute Complications of Diabetes Mellitus by ruqaya al majid is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses acute complications of diabetes mellitus, focusing on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS). DKA is a life-threatening condition characterized by hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketonemia, often triggered by infections or inadequate insulin treatment, while HHS occurs primarily in type 2 diabetes with severe hyperglycemia and dehydration but without significant acidosis. Treatment for both conditions involves fluid and insulin replacement, wi

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ruqaya al majid

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