Diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, & ketoacidosis (DKA): question-based learning

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Review top strategies to approach board-style questions and high-yield concepts about type 1 diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS), ketonuria, potassium, and more by thinking through this AMBOSS Step 2 question with medical educator Dr. Zeb, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus.
Read about hyperglycemic crises at go.amboss.com/4jv.
A special thanks to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Niklas Büscher for helping improve the content.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to USMLE-style question walkthrough
0:20 - First steps of approach: task & key diagnostic findings
0:47 - Ketogenesis
1:33 - Differentials of ketonuria
2:31 - Read from the top & highlight key info
2:59 - Narrow down diagnosis: type 1 diabetes & DKA
4:44 - Correct option & paradoxical hyperkalemia
5:40 - Management of DKA & hyperglycemic crisis
6:13 - Arterial blood pH in DKA
6:29 - Sodium in DKA
6:53 - pCO2 in DKA
7:11 - Volume status in DKA
7:28 - Glucose levels in DKA & HHS
8:35 - Important associations & other correct options
9:22 - Key takeaways
10:13 - Outro: Keep it up. Stay positive. You got this!
NOTE: The best approach to answering questions can vary among different question types and individuals. Find what works best for you and stay tuned to more AMBOSS question walkthrough videos.
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