Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State With Acute Renal Failure In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Rare Case Report And Review

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State With Acute Renal Failure In Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Rare Case Report And Review

Authors

  • Khushboo Kabra
  • Niranjan Nagaraj
  • Ghanshyam Singh Sengar
  • Pramod Kumar Berwal

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus,Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS), Acute renal failure, Hemodialysis

Abstract

Background: The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is the most serious acute hyperglycemic emergency.The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a syndrome characterized by severe hyperglycemia, hyper osmolality, and dehydration in the absence of ketoacidosis. Hospitalizations for HHS in children and adolescents have increased significantly in recent studies.Several unresolved questions regarding the pathogenesis and treatment of HHS in adults and children need to be addressed in prospective clinical studies. We present a case report on HHS with acute renal failure in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patient.

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Published

2016-10-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 5 (2016)

Section

Case Report