Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma (HHNKC) is a very serious complication of diabetes type 2, which occur more often in people who are not insulin dependent.
HHNKC is caused by high blood glucose severely, usually over 600 mg/dl. Symptoms may include weakness, intense thirst, nausea, lethargy, confusion, in the end, convulsions and coma. These symptoms may be slow and insidious, building over a period of days or weeks.
HHNKC frequently occurs in the elderly and is usually caused by another disease, such as infection or influenza or sometimes a chronic condition such as congestive heart failure or kidney failure. HHNKC is an emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
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