Endocrine and Hematologic Emergencies

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• A life-threatening hyperglycemic emergency, usually in type 1 diabetes, with ketone production, acidosis, and dehydration.

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• A handheld device that measures capillary blood glucose from a fingerstick sample.

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• Abnormally high blood glucose, often presenting with polyuria, polydipsia, and over time, dehydration.

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• A condition of insulin resistance and progressive insulin deficiency, often associated with obesity.

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• An acute painful episode in sickle cell disease caused by sickled red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels.

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