A 58-year-old obese man with type 2 diabetes has a new random plasma glucose of 18 mmol/L and mild ketonuria but no acidosis. He complains of polyuria...

Question

A 58-year-old obese man with type 2 diabetes has a new random plasma glucose of 18 mmol/L and mild ketonuria but no acidosis. He complains of polyuria and thirst. What is the likely hyperglycaemic emergency?

Accepted Answer

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS)

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DKA

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Hypoglycaemia

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Lactic acidosis

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Stress hyperglycaemia

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State

A 58-year-old obese man with type 2 diabetes has a new random plasma glucose of 18 mmol/L and mild ketonuria but no acidosis. He complains of polyuria and thirst. What is the likely hyperglycaemic emergency?