Endocrine Emergencies

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Last updated 3:58 PM on 6/20/26
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Hypoglycemia

low blood sugar

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Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

  • Normal to shallow respirations

  • Pale, moist skin

  • Diaphoresis

  • Dizziness, headache

  • Rapid pulse

  • Normal to low BP

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Type 1 Diabetes

Autoimmune disorder that targets pancreatic beta cells

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Type 2 Diabetes

Cause by resistance of the effect of insulin at the cellular level

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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

Prolonged ketone production leads to…

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Signs and symptoms of DKA

  • Abdominal pain

  • body ache

  • nausea/vomiting

  • AMS

  • fruity breath

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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic coma (HHNC)

State of very high hyperglycemia (> 600 mg/dL)

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Signs and symptoms of HHNC

  • AMS, drowsy

  • Seizures

  • Muscle weakness

  • Polydipsia

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Hyperglycemia

high blood sugar

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Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia

  • deep, rapid respirations

  • weak and rapid pulse

  • warm and dry skin

  • normal BP