Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma is a serious complication that can occur when blood glucose levels rise very sharply, generally in people with diabetes, causing significant dehydration.

Possible signs: It may come with intense thirst, an increase in the amount of urine, severe weakness, confusion, and other alterations in the level of consciousness.

When to seek care? It is a situation that requires immediate attention, since the person's condition can deteriorate quickly.

Which specialists treat it? It is usually managed in the emergency department, where the emergency physician and the critical care and intensive care specialist take part; the endocrinologist provides the follow-up for the diabetes. With warning signs in a person with diabetes, the wise course is to seek help without delay.