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Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma - Prevention

Alternative Names

Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma

Prevention:

Good control of type 2 diabetes, coupled with recognition of early signs of dehydration and infection, can help prevent this condition.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/8/2006
  • Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network