Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar …
Jan 1, 2002 · Despite major advances in their management, recent series have reported a mortality rate of 2–5% for DKA, and ∼15% for HHS.1,2 DKA is the most common cause of death in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and accounts for half of all deaths in diabetic patients <24 years of age.6
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Aug 12, 2023 · The mortality rate in HHS can be as high as 20%, which is about 10 times higher than the mortality seen in diabetic ketoacidosis. Clinical outcome and prognosis in HHS are determined by several factors: age, the degree of dehydration, and the …
Hyperglycemic Crises: Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemic ...
May 9, 2021 · The mortality rate for DKA and hyperglycemic crises has been falling over the years with estimates of fatality remaining under 1% for DKA ; mortality can reach up to 20% in HHS . In 2010, among adults aged 20 years or older, hyperglycemic crisis caused 2,361 deaths ( 15 ).
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Dec 1, 2017 · The mortality rate from HHS ranges from 10% to 50%, which is considerably higher than that of DKA (1.2% to 9%). 2, 7 – 13 In children, the mortality rate from HHS may be as high as 60%. 14...
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) - Cleveland Clinic
Feb 17, 2023 · Without treatment, it can be fatal. What’s the difference between DKA and HHS? Diabetes-related ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) are both life-threatening diabetes complications related to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), but they’re different conditions. DKA happens when your body doesn’t have enough insulin.
DKA vs. HHS: Differences, similarities, and more - Medical News Today
Jan 30, 2024 · Although both conditions can lead to diabetic coma and death, the mortality rate of HHS is 10 times higher than that of DKA. However, a person can survive either condition with proper...
Management of Hyperglycemic Crises: Diabetic ketoacidosis …
Inpatient mortality has been reported in 5–16% of patients with HHS, a rate that is ~10-fold higher than that reported for DKA 20,21,29. The prognosis and outcome of patients with HHS is determined by the severity of dehydration, presence of co-morbidities and advanced age.
Incidence and Characteristics of the Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic …
Dec 12, 2023 · Patients were categorized as pure HHS (n = 394) and combined HHS and diabetic ketoacidosis (HHS-DKA; n = 240). The in-hospital mortality rate for pure HHS was 17% and 9% for HHS-DKA. The incidence of HHS was higher among patients with type 1 diabetes compared with type 2 diabetes.
Overlap of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar …
An overlap in both DKA and HHS is associated with an increased mortality rate than both isolated DKA and HHS. These patients present with a combination of significant hyperglycemia and severe ketosis.
Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
Mar 22, 2006 · Over the past 20 years, there has been no reduction in the DKA mortality rates, which remain between 3.4% and 4.6%. HHS is manifested by marked elevation of blood glucose, hyperosmolality and little or no ketosis. Precipitating causes of HHS are infection, undiagnosed diabetes and substance abuse.