Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state in an obese prepubertal girl with type 2 diabetes: case report and critical approach to diagnosis and therapy

Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state in an obese prepubertal girl with type 2 diabetes: case report and critical approach to diagnosis and therapy

Abstract Introduction Isolated Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by elevated serum glucose concentrations and hyperosmolality without significant ketosis. It is often described in obese adults with unknown Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), rarely in youth....

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Main Authors: Angelika Mohn, Nella Polidori, Valeria Castorani, Laura Comegna, Cosimo Giannini, Francesco Chiarelli, Annalisa Blasetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state
Obese children
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Case Report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-00983-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-021-00983-z

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