Hyperglycemic emergencies in adults

Hyperglycemic emergencies in adults

Diabetic Ketoacidosis & Nonketotic Hyperglycemia

Dr. Saeed Kalantari

Professor of Endocrinology & Internal Medicine

Razi Endocrine & metabolic department

• Absolute lack of insulin
• Glucagon excess
• Increased counter-regulatory hormones

Pathogenesis of NKH:

• Relative insulin deficiency
• Increased counter-regulatory hormones
• Severe dehydration