Hyperglycaemia- issues and tx

Ketoacidosis □ Mainly affects type 1 diabetics □ Build-up of ketone bodies in blood stream – lowers pH □ Coma and death □ Prominent cause of mortality in type 1 diabetes HHS (hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state) □ Affects patients with type 2 diabetes □ Presentation: very high glucose (>30) and dehydration Treatment □ Insulin and IV fluids