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Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma
Alternate Names : HONK - Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Coma, NKHHC, Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Coma
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Treatment
The goal of treatment is to correct the dehydration, which will improve the blood pressure, urine output, and poor circulation. Fluids and potassium are replaced by intravenous therapy. High glucose levels are treated with intravenous insulin.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Dehydration
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Lactic Acidosis
• Stroke
• Type 2 Diabetes
Tests & Exams
• Blood Culture
• Blood Pressure
• Chest X-Ray
• ECG
• Glucose Test
• Osmolality
• Pulse
• Serum Sodium
• Urinalysis
Other Topics
• Acute
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Fat
• Fatigue
• Inability to Use Objects and Perform Tasks
• Intravenous
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Thirst - Excessive
• Vital Signs
• Weakness
Review Date : 7/26/2002
Reviewed By : Todd T. Brown, M.D., Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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