Glossary for Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome

• Coma: Prolonged unconsciousness
• Confusion: Mental confusion and impaired thinking.
• Death: The cessation of life
• Dehydration: Loss of fluids in the body
• Diabetes: Failing or reduced ability of the body to handle sugars.
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Life-threatening complication of high blood sugars and diabetes.
• Drowsiness: Excessive tiredness or sleepiness
• Fatigue: Excessive tiredness or weakness.
• Frequent urination: Urinating more often than normal
• High blood sugar: High levels of glucose in the blood
• Hyperglycemia: High levels of glucose in the blood
• Kidney Dialysis: The process by which toxic compounds from the blood are removed
• Low blood pressure: Blood pressure that is too low
• Polyuria: Excessive or overly frequent urination.
• Thirst: Inappropriate excessive thirst.
• Type 1 diabetes: Severe insulin-treated diabetes typically occurring in young people.
• Type 2 diabetes: Most common diabetes in adults, usually progressing slowly, mostly treated without insulin at diagnosis.
• Weakness: Symptoms causing weakness of the body