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Hyperosmolar syndrome

Diabetes mellitus
Types of Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus type 1 Diabetes mellitus type 2 Gestational diabetes Pre-diabetes: Impaired fasting glycaemia Impaired glucose tolerance
Disease Management
Diabetes management: •Diabetic diet •Anti-diabetic drugs •Conventional insulinotherapy •Intensive insulinotherapy
Other Concerns
Cardiovascular disease Diabetic comas: •Diabetic hypoglycemia •Diabetic ketoacidosis •Nonketotic hyperosmolar Diabetic myonecrosis Diabetic nephropathy Diabetic neuropathy Diabetic retinopathy Diabetes and pregnancy
Blood tests
Blood sugar Fructosamine Glucose tolerance test Glycosylated hemoglobin

Hyperosmolar syndrome or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a very high blood glucose level.

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The prefix "hyper" means high, and "osmolarity" is a measure of the concentration of active particles in a solution, so the name of the syndrome simply refers to the high concentration of glucose in the blood.

Signs & symptoms

Hyperosmolar syndrome may take a long duration - days and weeks - to develop. However, certain signs and symptoms may indicate that such a condition is developing. Some of the signs include the following^[1]:

Excessive thirst despite frequently taking water / other liquids
Continued high level of blood sugar
Dry and/ or parched mouth
Frequency of urination increases
Pulse rate becomes rapid
Shortness of breath with exertion
Skin becomes dry and warm and there is no sweating
Sleepiness and/ or a condition of confusion

References

^ Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome

Category: Diabetes

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