Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome leads to profoundly high levels of blood glucose, mainly due to:

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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome leads to dehydration, which then leads to increases in blood glucose levels. Insulin resistance and inappropriate glucagon production can contribute to high blood glucose levels, but they are not the direct cause of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome. Increased urine output can be a symptom of hyperglycemia, but it is not a cause of the syndrome. Vitamin K deficiency is not related to hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome Leads to Profoundly High Levels of Blood