Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state in an obese prepubertal girl with type 2 diabetes: case report and critical approach to diagnosis and therapy

• Main Authors: Angelika Mohn (Author), Nella Polidori (Author), Valeria Castorani (Author), Laura Comegna (Author), Cosimo Giannini (Author), Francesco Chiarelli (Author), Annalisa Blasetti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Isolated Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by elevated serum glucose concentrations and hyperosmolality without significant ketosis. It is often described in obese adults with unknown Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), rarely in youth....