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  • What Is HHS in Diabetes? A Life-Threatening Emergency Explained

    What Is HHS in Diabetes? A Life-Threatening Emergency Explained

    If you or someone you love has diabetes, you’ve likely heard of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)—but what is HHS in diabetes, and why should you care? Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) is a rare but extremely dangerous complication of type 2 diabetes that can lead to coma or even death if not treated immediately. Unlike DKA, HHS…