Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma - Prevention

Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma - Prevention
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)

Alternative Names

Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; NKHHC; HONK - hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma

Prevention:

Good control of type 2 diabetes, coupled with recognition of early signs of dehydration and infection, can help prevent this condition.

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