Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma is a life threatening ... to draw water form other organs such as the brain and kidneys. Diagnosis is made though clinical examination of patient's symptoms and ...

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS ... Your doctor may perform other tests to confirm a diagnosis or see if there are any other potential complications. Tests may include blood tests ...

DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS AND THE HYPERGLYCEMIC hyperosmolar state are the most serious complications ... which leads to dehydration. Clinical diagnosis is based on the finding of dehydration along with ...

Background: Hperosmolar, hyperglycaemic, nonketotic acidosis (HONK ... prick glucose of “Hi” with a pH of 7.24. A presumptive diagnosis of DKA as first presentation of IDDM was made.

Diabetic coma at diagnosis of type 1 diabetes If the symptoms of type ... call for medical help as losing consciousness and coma ( hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma ) can follow.

Acute, life-threatening consequences of diabetes are hyperglycemia with ketoacidosis or the nonketotic hyperosmolar syndrome. Long-term complications of diabetes include retinopathy with potential ...

9 The beneficial effect of hyperosmolar therapy requires that ... a rapidly rising glucose level or an unexplained seizure, this diagnosis should be considered and insulin should be administered.

High Blood Sugar Emergencies (DKA or HHNS) Extremely high blood glucose levels can lead to one of two conditions diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome ...