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What is the treatment for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?
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Insulin and fluids: Parentral adiminstration of Insulin is the key treatment. Such patients are dehydrated and have electrolyte imbalance, both of which are corrected with intravenous therapy.
Answered 6/25/2014
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