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2. HHNS vs. DKA: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthline

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   nausea, vomiting, or stomachache. confusion, slurred speech, or weakness on one side of your body. Symptoms of DKA can include: frequent urination. extreme thirst. high blood sugar levels. high ...

3. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state - Wikipedia

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   Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ( HHS ), also known as hyperosmolar non-ketotic state ( HONK ), is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which high blood sugar results in high osmolarity without significant ketoacidosis. [4] [5] Symptoms include signs of dehydration, weakness, leg cramps, vision problems, and an altered level of consciousness ...

4. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Causes, Symptoms, Treatments - WebMD

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   HHS also takes longer than DKA to develop, and your blood sugar is usually higher (600 or above) than it is in DKA. People who develop HHS are more likely to die from it (about 10 or 20 of every ...

5. Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar): Symptoms, Causes, More

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   HHS is a rare condition that appears most often in older adults with type 2 diabetes. It may be accompanied by a trigger, such as an illness. When blood glucose levels are high, the kidneys ...

6. Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome - Healthline

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   Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a potentially life threatening condition involving extremely high blood sugar (glucose) levels. When your blood sugar gets too high, the kidneys try to ...

7. Diabetic ketoacidosis - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic ketoacidosis ( DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus. [1] Signs and symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, deep gasping breathing, increased urination, weakness, confusion and occasionally loss of consciousness. [1] A person's breath may develop a specific "fruity" smell. [1]

8. Diabetes Emergencies: How You Can Help - WebMD

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   HHS isn't as common as DKA, but it's more dangerous. It's a complication of type 2 diabetes with very high blood sugar -- over 600 mg/dL -- but no or very few ketones.

9. Diabetes Diagnosis: Tests Used to Detect Diabetes - WebMD

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   The following tests are used for the diagnosis of diabetes: A fasting plasma glucose test measures your blood glucose after you have gone at least 8 hours without eating. This test is used to ...