Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is another emergency characterised by dehydration secondary to severe hyperglycaemia, with resultant hypernatremia leading to an altered mental state and possibly coma. (wikipedia.org)
Physical findings include profound dehydration and neurologic symptoms ranging from lethargy to coma. (bvsalud.org)
Hyperosmolar2
OBJECTIVES: Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) is one of the most severe acute complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) characterized by severe hyperglycemia and hyperosmolality without significant ketosis and acidosis. (bvsalud.org)
In addition, the UK experience has shown diabetes and COVID-19 is associated with dehydration, starvation ketosis, diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state. (bvsalud.org)
Symptoms1
Excessive production of ketone bodies leads to signs and symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, the smell of acetone in the breath, deep breathing known as Kussmaul breathing, and in severe cases decreased level of consciousness. (wikipedia.org)
Complications1
The association between chronic hyperglycemia and increased risk of microvascular complications in patients with type 1 DM was demonstrated in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT). (medscape.com)
Insulin1
Hypoglycaemia is a recognised complication of insulin treatment used in diabetes. (wikipedia.org)
Treatment1
The first treatment of its kind, donislecel (Lantidra) is indicated for adults with type 1 diabetes who, owing to current, repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia, have been unable to approach target HbA1c, even with intensive diabetes management and education. (medscape.com)
Risk2
Ramadan fasting can impact those with diabetes, increasing the risk of hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia and dehydration. (bvsalud.org)
Reports show that diabetes appears to be a risk factor for more severe disease with COVID-19. (bvsalud.org)