What Is HHNC?
What Is HHNC? Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC) is a misnomer because the syndrome does not always cause coma. Nonetheless, the name has stuck over the years, and HHNC remains a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, with high potential for significant morbidity and mortality. What does Hyperosmolarity mean? This is called hyperosmolarity. It is a