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A 52-year-old man comes to the physician ...
Fasting serum glucose concentration ๐Ÿ” / ๐Ÿ“บ / ๐ŸŒณ / ๐Ÿ“–
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This patient most likely has Diabetes and is currently in a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, where he experiences dehydration and increased serum osmolality due to increased levels of glucose in the body.

Note: insulin levels are usually normal to high, thus why there is no ketone production and no acidosis.

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