Categorization of the Patient with Blood Glucose >11 mmol/L
| Blood glucose (mmol/L) | Ketonaemia/Ketonuria | Venous bicarbonate (mmol/L) | Dehydration | Drowsiness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKA | >11 | 3+ | <15 | ++ | +/++ |
| HHS | >30 | 1+ | >15 | ++++ | +++ |
| Diabetes* | >11 | – to 2+ | >15 | –/+ | – |
DKA, diabetic ketoacidosis; HHS, hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state.