Acute Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus - Group of metabolic disorders sharing common features of hyperglycemia.

Major acute complications of diabetes Mellitus are:-

1- Hypoglycemia 

2- Hyperosmolar hyperosmotic syndrome (HHS)

3- Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Hypoglycemia 

Ironically, the most common acute complication of DM.

Hyperosmolar hyperosmotic syndrome (HHS)

Most commonly seen in type 2 DM.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Most commonly seen in type 1 DM. 

The persistence of the ketotic state eventually leads to depression in cerebral consciousness and coma.

 

CLINICAL FEATURES:-

-Fatigue

-Nausea and Vomiting

-Characteristic fruity odor

-Kussmaul Breathing

"KUSSMAUL BREATHING"

Kussmaul breathing is a deep, labored breathing pattern that indicates that the body or organs have become too acidic. The body is constantly doing work to maintain an average temperature and neutral blood acidity.

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