Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Coma
Alternate Names : HONK - Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Coma, NKHHC, Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Coma
DefinitionDiabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma is a complication of type 2 diabetes that results in extremely high glucose levels without the presence of ketones (a by-product of fat, which can cause other complications).
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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
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