Lecture Hall General Diabetes | Review

Diabetic Emergencies


Available Credits
CME 1
CPME 1
CDR 1
ACPE 1
CEU 1

Dina Green
Dina Green, MD
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Abbott
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Dr. Green's lecture on diabetic emergencies begins with a discussion of the demographics of diabetic ketoacidosis. She then proceeds to discuss the pathophysiology of this disorder followed by practical details of appropriate treatment. She concludes with a discussion of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, with a focus on how it's treatment and pathophysiology differ from diabetic ketoacidosis.

Goal and Objective
After participating in this activity, the viewer should be better able to:
1. Define the syndrome of diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. Know how to implement proper early and ongoing management of the DKA patient.
3. Be able to analyze a patient with DKA for electrolyte abnormalities and treat appropriately.
4. Distinguish the differences between the DKA patient and the patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS).

Estimated time to complete this activity is 65 minutes.

Physicians, diabetes educators, and other health care professionals who treat patients with diabetes.
Accreditation and Designation of Credit
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.n/a

Release Date: 01/01/2007 Expiration Date: 12/31/2010
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The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) is an approved sponsor of Continuing Podiatric Medical Education through the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME).

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Dina Green, MD has disclosed that she serves on the Speaker's Bureau for Novartis.