Risk Factors for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes.
Estelle M EverettTimothy P CopelandLauren E WiskLily C ChaoPublished in: Pediatric diabetes (2023)
While DKA represents the most admissions for hyperglycemic emergencies among pediatric T2D, those admitted for HHS had higher severity of illness and mortality. Male gender and Black race were associated with HHS admission compared to DKA. Additional studies are needed to understand the drivers of these risk factors.