A recent review 1 of the syndrome of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma in adults indicated that no case in a person under twenty-seven years of age had ever been reported. The child described below ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar levels. Over time, chronic high blood sugar can cause major health complications. Several factors can contribute to hyperglycemia, including dietary ...

like diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Be sure you talk to your healthcare provider about how much rapid-acting insulin you should take to bring down ...

Hyperglycemia is high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It is common in people with diabetes but can occur in people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes. It can develop slowly with no obvious ...

Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, a hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, or inaccessible meter downloads were excluded. All data were collected retrospectively from medical records, ICU bedside ...