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This is a complication of [[Diabetes mellitus type 2|type 2 diabetes]] that results in extremely high [[glucose]] levels without the presence of [[ketones]] (a by-product of [[fat]] that can cause other complications). Non ketotic [[hyperglycemia|hyperglycemic]] coma is a condition of decreased [[consciousness]], extreme dehydration (lack of water), and extremely high blood glucose [[sugar]] levels which is not accompanied by [[ketoacidosis]]. 


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[[Category:Diabetes]]
[[Category:Medical conditions related to obesity]]
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