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Can you please explain why a person's blood glucose is so much higher in hhnk in comparison to dka?
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Other problems: A typical patient with hyperosmolar coma is older, often with associated renal impairment and more severe dehydration, which prevents loss of glucose in urine. The glu isn't always higher in hhnk. A typical young type 1 with DKA is able to drink a lot of water and disposes of a lot of glucose through the urine.
Answered 6/10/2014
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