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Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome may be triggered by:

  • Illness
  • An underlying infection, such as pneumonia or a urinary tract infection
  • Not following your diabetes treatment plan
  • Certain medications, such as water pills (diuretics)
  • Substance abuse

Sometimes undiagnosed diabetes results in diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome.

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March 22, 2008

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