It is associated with higher morbidity and mortality than diabetic keto-acidosis (DKA), probably secondary to cerebral oedema. Case: We report a case of this disease in a 17 month old boy with ...

Nevertheless, the observation of continued fatalities led to the realization that factors other than diabetic ketoacidosis must be involved. The syndrome of hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma has ...

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 ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when a person with diabetes type 1 or 2 has dangerously high levels of ketones in the body. It can be a medical emergency. Share on Pinterest Caíque de Abreu/Getty ...

If left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) within 24 hours in some cases. This condition, most common in people with type 1 diabetes, occurs when the body is not able ...

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 ...

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