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2. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Hyperglycemia Complications and How to Manage Your Blood ...

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   Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a common issue in people with diabetes. Spikes in blood sugar can lead to immediate complications, while chronic high blood sugar can cause long-term ...

5. 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 ...

6. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Endocrinology. Complications of diabetes are secondary diseases that are a result of elevated blood glucose levels that occur in diabetic patients. These complications can be divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute complications are complications that develop rapidly and can be exemplified as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemic ...

7. 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.

8. Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

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   Hyperglycemia in people without diabetes. People without diabetes can also have high blood sugar. Causes include: ... Hyperglycemia Complications. Living with hyperglycemia can mean other health ...

9. High Blood Sugar: Complications That Can Happen - WebMD

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   High glucose levels can affect you from head to toe. If they're out of control for a long time, you could have some or all of the following: Heart disease or heart attack. Stroke. Kidney damage ...