Death caused by hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state at the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Morales, Alba E; Rosenbloom, Arlan L · J Pediatr · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Seven obese African American youth were considered to have died from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) due to type 1 diabetes, despite meeting the criteria for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and not for DKA. All had previously unrecognized type 2 diabetes, and death may have been prevented with earlier diagnosis or treatment.

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