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HYPERGLYCEMIA
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)

... What is the free T ₄ ? If this is elevated, think of hyperthyroidism. What is the plasma cortisol? If this is elevated, think of Cushing's syndrome. What is the plasma growth hormone? If this is elevated, think of ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hyperglycemia
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Normal fasting glucose is <110 mg/dL, impaired fasting glucose is 111–125 mg/dL, and diabetes mellitus is defined as a fasting glucose >126 mg/dL. Several values above normal are indicated before making a diagnosis of impaired fasting glucose or diabetes. ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hyperglycemia
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder of childhood, affecting about 2/1,000 school-age children in the U.S. The absolute or relative lack of insulin results in an abnormal metabolic state, including hyperglycemia. Children with... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

HYPERGLYCEMIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... To form a list of diagnostic possibilities in a case of hyperglycemia, one needs only to think of the endocrine glands. Considering the pancreas should prompt the recall of diabetes mellitus and glucogonomas. Considering the adrenal gland would prompt the recall of Cushing ... READ EXCERPTS »

Hyperglycemia
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Inadequate dietary preparation for glucose tolerance test Impaired glucose tolerance Gestational diabetes Type 1 diabetes (B-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute ... READ EXCERPTS »

Diabetes mellitus
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease of absolute or relative insulin deficiency or resistance characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. A leading cause of death by disease in the United States, this syndrome is a... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Diabetes Mellitus
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)

... Michael Ostapchuk and Michael B. Foster Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both (1). There are two... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Diabetes mellitus
(Handbook of Diseases)

... A chronic disease of absolute or relative insulin deficiency or resistance, diabetes mellitus is characterized by disturbances in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. This condition occurs in two forms: type 1,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

HYPERGLYCEMIA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... To form a list of diagnostic possibilities in a case of hyperglycemia, one needs only to think of the endocrine glands. Considering the pancreas should prompt the recall of diabetes mellitus and glucagonomas. Considering the adrenal gland... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

Be aware of hypoglycemia in diabeticpatients taking insulin
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Sophia Smith, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a condition resulting from destruction of the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas. This results in medically significant... Suggested Reading ... READ EXCERPTS »

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