9/13/26, 5:25 AM Diabetic Complications Flashcards | Quizlet
charcot foot Neuropathic fracture/dislocation found in patients with diabetes, most commonly
resulting in a "rocker-bottom" foot deformity.
DKA, hypoglycemia, HHS What are examples of acute complications of diabetes?
diabetic ketoacidosis acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the
body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
quicker DKA has a _______ onset than HHS
250 diabetic ketoacidosis will have you with a blood sugar greater than _____
ketosis condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, in which the body has an
abnormal concentration of ketone bodies resulting from excessive fat metabolism
type I DKA typically happens in what type of diabetes?
significant infection, patient not taking their insulin, patient What are reasons that patients get DKA?
that is diagnosed
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charcot foot Neuropathic fracture/dislocation found in patients with diabetes, most commonly
resulting in a "rocker-bottom" foot deformity.
DKA, hypoglycemia, HHS What are examples of acute complications of diabetes?
diabetic ketoacidosis acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the
body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy
quicker DKA has a _______ onset than HHS
250 diabetic ketoacidosis will have you with a blood sugar greater than _____
ketosis condition resulting from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, in which the body has an
abnormal concentration of ketone bodies resulting from excessive fat metabolism
type I DKA typically happens in what type of diabetes?
significant infection, patient not taking their insulin, patient What are reasons that patients get DKA?
that is diagnosed
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