Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Non-ketotic hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar (HHNK) coma is rare in children, is associated with high mortality rate. The incidence of this condition is reported to be increasing and considered to be related to increased prevalence in obesity and type 2 diabetes in children. Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is rare in children. The pathophysiology and management of HHS is a distinct entity from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).Case report: ...