The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Chapter Thirteen - Successful Intervention of Diabetic Emergencies

Chapter 1: Glucose Metabolism and Hormonal Regulation Review

Chapter 2: Diabetes Mellitus

Chapter 3: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Chapter 4: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Chapter 5: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Chapter 6: Pre Diabetes: Impaired Glucose Homeostasis

Chapter 7: Other Specific Types of Diabetes

Chapter 8: Diagnosing Diabetes

Chapter 9: Diagnosis

Chapter 10: Glucose Monitoring

Chapter 11: Complications of Diabetes

Chapter 12: The Dental Patient with Diabetes

Hyperglycemic
Hyperosmolar Syndrome
(HHS)

Chapter 14: Prevention and Treatment of DM

Chapter 15: Diabetes Medications

Chapter 16: Conclusion

Glossary

Appendices

References

Post Examination

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Hyperglycemia

If left unchecked, chronic hyperglycemia can result in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma. These conditions develop over days, but will develop more quickly if the individual is concurrently suffering an illness or infection. (19)

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