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Sugar which is the main source of energy for [[Cell (biology)|cells]], needs [[insulin]] to enter inside the [[Cell (biology)|cells]]. When the patient lacks enough [[insulin]], sugar will not be able to enter inside the [[Cell (biology)|cell]]. This situation prompts the release of certain [[hormones]] that that further increase the sugar in the body. The excess sugar also leads to increase [[urination]] which causes dehydration and damage to different body organs such as the [[kidney]]. This process may be triggered in the presence of any [[infection]], [[drugs]] or illness such as [[heart attack]] or long-standing [[kidney]]problems. | |||
==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ==Who is at Highest Risk?== | ||
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Overview
What are the Symptoms of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
The following signs and symptoms are indicative of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state especially in an elderly diabetic patient:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Excessive thirst
- Dry skin and mouth
- Frequent urination
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Confusion, stupor that may progress to coma
What Causes Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
Sugar which is the main source of energy for cells, needs insulin to enter inside the cells. When the patient lacks enough insulin, sugar will not be able to enter inside the cell. This situation prompts the release of certain hormones that that further increase the sugar in the body. The excess sugar also leads to increase urination which causes dehydration and damage to different body organs such as the kidney. This process may be triggered in the presence of any infection, drugs or illness such as heart attack or long-standing kidneyproblems.
Who is at Highest Risk?
Diagnosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for (Disease name)?
Medical care for (disease name) can be found here.
Prevention
What to Expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
Sources
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm