Difference DKA V/S HHS

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DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HHS
Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar State
Sudden onset.
DKA
Usually caused from infection or inadequate insulin dose.
DKA
Causes Ketosis; Kussmaul Respirations, fruity breath, nausea, abdominal discomfort.
DKA
Dehydration or electrolyte loss; polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss, dry skin, sunken eyes, soft eyeballs, lethargy, coma.
DKA and HHS
Polyuria
Frequent excessive urination.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
Polyphagia
Excessive hunger and eating.
Can have glucose >300
DKA
Can have glucose >600
HHS
Osmolarity has a great change.
HHS
Positive for ketones
DKA
PH ,7.35
DKA
PH >7.4
HHS