A recent review 1 of the syndrome of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma in adults indicated that no case in a person under twenty-seven years of age had ever been reported. The child described below ...

The syndrome of hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar coma has received increasing attention only in recent years. It had not previously been appreciated that extreme hyperglycemia and related physical ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Ways to lower your blood sugar quickly include injecting insulin, taking a missed ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high blood sugar levels. Over time, chronic high blood sugar can cause major health complications. Several factors can contribute to hyperglycemia, including dietary ...

Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, a hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, or inaccessible meter downloads were excluded. All data were collected retrospectively from medical records, ICU bedside ...