Hypertonic nonketotic diabetic coma in the elderly

Hyperosmotic nonketotic diabetic coma (referred to as hyperosmotic nonketotic diabetic coma, referred to as hyperosmotic nonketotic diabetic coma). Hypertonic nonketotic diabetic coma is a serious acute complication of diabetes. Its clinical features are severe hyperglycemia, dehydration, and elevated plasma osmotic pressure without significant ketoacidosis. Patients often have conscious disturbances or coma. The disease has a high fatality rate and should be given adequate vigilance, timely diagnosis and effective treatment.

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