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1. Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
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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. • Reviewer: Deborah Wexler, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Endocrinologist, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
2. Diabetes
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Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood. See also: Gestational diabetes; Type 1 diabetes; Type 2 diabetes.• Reviewer: Elizabeth H. Holt, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Yale University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Expand your search to include all of U.S. News
3. Coma, diabetic -- MedicineNet
Coma, diabetic definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms. medical dictionary A-Z List > Coma, diabetic. Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. online medical dictionary A-Z List. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16209
4. Coma, diabetic -- University of Michigan Health System
If you have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes, ketoacidosis may be the first sign that you have type 1 diabetes. If you have ketoacidosis you are at risk for, diabetic coma. The onset the symptoms of ketoacidosis is usually gradual but can... http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_keto_crs.htm
5. Diabetes Risks, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on eMedicineHealth.com
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome is a serious condition in which the blood sugar level gets very high. Although gestational diabetes typically goes away after delivery, women who have gestational diabetes are more likely than other... http://www.emedicinehealth.com/diabetes/article_em.htm |
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