Hypertonic coma

Hypertonic non-ketogenic diabetic coma, referred to as hyperosmolar coma, is a rare and serious complication of acute diabetes. Its main clinical features are severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, and elevated plasma osmotic pressure without obvious Ketoacidosis.

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