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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. 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 ...

5. The Effects of Diabetes on Your Body - Healthline

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   Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) occurs in type 2 diabetes. It involves very high blood glucose levels but no ketones. You might become dehydrated with this condition. You may ...

6. Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do When Someone Is In a ... - 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.

7. Hyperosmolar syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Hyperosmolar syndrome or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a very high blood glucose level . The prefix "hyper-" means high, and "osmolarity" is a measure of the concentration of active particles in a solution, so the name of the syndrome simply refers to the high concentration of glucose in the blood .

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

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   Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a serious problem if you have diabetes. Know the causes and ways to prevent this condition.

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

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   Another condition that can sometimes seem like diabetic ketoacidosis is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, also called HHS. HHS and DKA have similar symptoms, including feeling very thirsty, having ...