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What is Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma?

Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a complication of type 2 diabetes that involves extremely high blood sugar (glucose) levels without the presence of ketones. Ketones are a by-product of fat breakdown.

Alternative Names:

Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma

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