A 78-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is admitted with confusion and lethargy. Capillary glucose is 40 mmol/L. Serum osmolality is markedly elevate...

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A 78-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is admitted with confusion and lethargy. Capillary glucose is 40 mmol/L. Serum osmolality is markedly elevated and there is no significant ketonaemia or acidosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

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Diabetic ketoacidosis

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Hypoglycaemic encephalopathy

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Lactic acidosis

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Addisonian crisis

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

A 78-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is admitted with confusion and lethargy. Capillary glucose is 40 mmol/L. Serum osmolality is markedly elevated and there is no significant ketonaemia or acidosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?