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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. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. Diabetes Emergencies: How You Can Help - WebMD

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   Help them get what they need to follow the 15/15 rule: Eat 15 grams of fast-acting carbs (3-4 glucose tablets or gels, 4 ounces of fruit juice or regular soda, or a tablespoon of honey or sugar ...

8. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney ...

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   Website. niddk .nih .gov. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ( NIDDK) is part of the United States National Institutes of Health, which in turn is part of the Department of Health and Human Services. NIDDK is approximately the fifth-largest of the 27 NIH institutes. [1] The institute's mission is to support ...

9. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin ...

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   The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ( NIAMS) is one of the institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIH is the primary federal agency that conducts and supports basic, clinical and translational ...