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hyperosmolar

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hyperosmolar
pertaining to or emanating from hyperosmolality.

hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
coma due to hyperosmolality, e.g. hyperglycemia in some diabetic patients. See also hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma.
hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetes
diabetes characterized by high blood levels of glucose but without significantly increased blood levels of ketone bodies.


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People with type 2 diabetes are susceptible to another life threatening condition known as hyperosmolar nonketotic state, characterized by extremely high blood sugar levels.
Hyperglycemia hyperosmolar state Commonly referred to as HNS, symptoms of this condition are very similar to those of DKA, but with an entirely different source.
 
 
 
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