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'''Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma''' (nonketotic [[hyperglycaemia]]) is a type of [[diabetic coma]] associated with a high mortality seen in [[diabetes mellitus type 2]].  The preferred term used by the [[American Diabetes Association]] is hyperosmolar nonketotic state (HNS). Other commonly used names are hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNKC)<ref name="pmid1626111">{{cite journal |author=Cirasino L, Thiella G, Invernizzi R, Silvani A, Ragaini S |title=Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia associated with type II diabetes and complicated by pulmonary tuberculosis |journal=Recenti progressi in medicina |volume=83 |issue=4 |pages=194–6 |year=1992 |pmid=1626111 |doi=}}</ref> or hyperosmotic non-ketotic acidosis (HONK). 
 
==Pathophysiology==
Nonketotic coma is usually precipitated by an acute illness, myocardial infarction or stroke.  A relative insulin deficiency leads to a serum [[glucose]] that is usually higher than 33mmol/l (600 mg/dl), and a resulting serum [[osmolarity]] that is greater than 350 mOsm.  This leads to [[polyuria]] (an osmotic diuresis), which, in turn, leads to volume depletion and hemoconcentration that causes a further increase in blood glucose level.    [[Ketosis]] is absent because the presence of some [[insulin]] inhibits [[lipolysis]], unlike [[diabetic ketoacidosis]].
 
==Clinical presentation==
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The increasing hemoconcentration and volume depletion may result in:
* Hyperviscosity and increased risk of thrombosis
* Disturbed mentation
* Neurologic signs including focal signs such as sensory or motor impairments or focal seizures or motor abnormalities, including flacidity, depressed reflexes, tremors or fasciculations.
* Ultimately, if untreated, will lead to death.
 
==Treatment==
The treatment involves slow hydration, replacement of electrolytes and intravenous [[insulin]]. [[Anticoagulant]]s (such as [[low molecular weight heparin]]s) are often commenced as there is a significant rate of [[thrombosis]] in patients with NKHC.
 
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