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Diabetic emergencies consist of hyperglycemic conditions such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) and hypoglycemic emergencies.
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Talekar, S., Shukla, U. (2020). Diabetic Emergencies. In: Chawla, R., Todi, S. (eds) ICU Protocols. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0902-5_5
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