Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma
Health Encyclopedia: Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma
Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma
Prevention
Good control of type 2 diabetes, coupled with recognition of early signs of dehydration and infection, can help prevent this condition.
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Expert & Community Posts
HACs and "manifestations of poor glycemic control"
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertYears ago, I was sometimes frustrated to see that hospitals made occasional medication errors... Read more »
Emergency room visits for problems from diabetes drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertThere's a recent article, Medication Use Leading to Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Drug... Read more »
Record high blood glucose
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health ExpertI recently was asked if a blood glucose level of 1300 mg/dl was possible. Yes, it is! In fact,... Read more »
Health Guide
Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma Treatment The goal of treatment is to correct the dehydration, which will... Read more »Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma Symptoms Weakness Increased thirst ... Read more »Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
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