Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperosmolar Coma
Definition
Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a complication of type 2 diabetes that involves extremely high blood sugar (glucose) levels without the presence of ketones. Ketones are byproducts of fat breakdown.
Symptoms
* Coma
* Confusion
* Convulsions
* Increased thirst
* Increased urination (at the beginning of the syndrome)
* Lethargy
* Nausea
* Weakness
Symptoms may get worse over a period of days or weeks.
Other symptoms that may occur with this disease:
* Dysfunctional movement
* Loss of feeling or function of muscles
* Speech impairment
