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In hypersmolar hyperglycemic non ketotic coma the blood glucose level is around -

A
55mmol\/l
B
20mmol\/l
C
80mmol\/l
D
5mmol\/l
High-Yield Explanation
The laboratory features in HHS are marked hyperglycemia (plasma glucose may be >55.5 mmol/L ), hyperosmolality (>350 mosmol/L), and prerenal azotemia. In contrast to DKA, acidosis and ketonemia are absent or mild. Reference : page 2420 Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19th edition

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