Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma
Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, known by its English acronym HONK, is a serious complication of diabetes in which blood sugar levels rise very markedly and the body loses a large amount of fluid. It occurs mainly in people with type 2 diabetes.
Warning signs: It is usually accompanied by intense thirst, increased urination, significant weakness, confusion, and, in advanced cases, altered consciousness.
Why recognize it? Identifying the symptoms of marked blood sugar dysregulation in time is essential, since the condition affects the person's overall state.
Specialists involved: The endocrinologist guides medium-term diabetes control, and the nephrologist takes part when kidney function is affected. If a person with diabetes shows confusion or noticeable dehydration, they need care without delay.
Specialties that treat hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dr. Jaqueline Ramírez Ramos
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Leopoldo Vásquez Cardona
Dr. Odette Del Carmen Diaz Avendaño
Dr. Nicolas Marcelo Ramos Rocha
Dr. Juan José Salazar González
Dr. Adriana Flores Palacios
Dr. Guadalupe Gallo Cabrera
Dr. Yasmín Rocío Carreño Rodríguez
Dr. Rodolfo Rincón Pedrero
Dr. Bernardo Moguel González
Dr. Juan Carlos Enriquez Ocaña
Dr. Ramón Antonio Diez Grajales
Dr. Ana Guillén Dosal
Dr. Marco Antonio Martínez Guevara
Dr. Carlos Norman Velazquez Gutierrez
Dr. Juarez Abdon Limas
Dr. Guillermo González Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is hyperosmolar nonketotic coma?
Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, known by its English acronym HONK, is a serious complication of diabetes in which blood sugar levels rise very markedly and the body loses a large amount of fluid. It occurs mainly in people with type 2 diabetes.
Which doctor treats hyperosmolar nonketotic coma?
Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma is usually treated by specialists in nephrologist, endocrinologist.