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[Diabetic hyperosmolality. Retrospective study of 60 cases].

Maria Vítor Campos1, Margarida Bastos, Teresa Martins

  • 1Serviço Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo dos Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|June 28, 2003
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Diabetic hyperosmolality (DH) is a serious complication, often occurring in undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. Prompt diagnosis and management of precipitating factors like infections are crucial for preventing severe outcomes and mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus Research

Context:

  • Diabetic hyperosmolality (DH) represents a critical complication of diabetes mellitus.
  • This retrospective study analyzed 60 patients over five years to understand DH frequency, causes, and outcomes within a specific department.
  • A significant proportion of patients (40%) had no prior diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of diabetic hyperosmolality (DH).
  • To identify the primary causes and precipitating factors of DH.
  • To evaluate the therapeutic implications and patient outcomes associated with DH.

Summary:

  • Diabetic hyperosmolality (DH) accounted for 90% of metabolic comas and 3% of diabetic patients, with a median age of 54.6 years.

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  • Key precipitating factors included poor metabolic control (HbA1C 12.5%), infections (76.6%), and therapy suspension (10%).
  • Altered consciousness was prevalent (90%), with 28% in coma, and the global mortality rate was 20%.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for improved screening and early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
    • Emphasizes the importance of promptly identifying and managing precipitating factors to reduce DH incidence and mortality.
    • Suggests that many DH cases are preventable with timely medical intervention and patient education.