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Potpourri: Euglycemic DKA, Slit Lamp, Abd Pain in Pregnancy
A few quick takeaways from shift. Euglycemic DKA is real—new ADA criteria now allow for normoglycemia if ketones and acidosis are present. Think alcohol, SGLT2s, or pregnancy. Brush up on some slit lamp basics. And for early pregnancy with pain or bleeding, grab the probe first. If you find an IUP, congrats, then your basically done.