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Non Ketonic Hyperglycemic coma
Introduction
This is a complication of type 2 diabetes that results in extremely high glucose levels without the presence of ketones (a by-product of fat that can cause other complications). Non ketotic hyperglycemic coma is a condition of decreased consciousness, extreme dehydration (lack of water), and extremely high blood glucose sugar levels which is not accompanied by ketoacidosis.