Blood Sugar High
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) is most often seen in elderly people. It is usually caused by an illness, infection, or by missing doses of your medicine. HHNS may take days or even weeks to develop. If it continues, the severe dehydration will lead to seizures, coma and eventually death.
In HHNS, blood sugar levels rise, and the body tries to get rid of the excess sugar by passing it into your urine. You will make a lot of urine at first. Later you may not have to go to the bathroom as often, and your urine becomes very dark. You may get very thirsty. Even if you are not thirsty, drink liquids. This will help keep you from getting dehydrated.
Know the warning signs:
Very high blood sugar level (over 600 mg/dL)
Extreme thirst (although this may gradually disappear)
Dry mouth
Warm, dry skin that does not sweat
High fever
Sleepiness or confusion
Loss of vision
Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there)
Weakness on one side of the body
Ketoacidosis is a serious condition that can lead to diabetic coma or even death. Ketoacidosis means dangerously high levels of ketones, which are acids that build up in the blood. They appear in the urine when your body doesn’t have enough insulin, and are a warning that your diabetes is out of control or that you are getting sick.
When to check for ketones
When your blood glucose is more than 240 mg/dL, check every 4-6 hours
When you are ill, check every 4-6 hours
When you have any symptoms of ketoacidosis
Know the warning signs:
Thirst or a very dry mouth
Frequent urination
High blood glucose (sugar) levels
Constantly feeling tired
Dry or flushed skin
Nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain (Vomiting can be caused by many illnesses, not just ketoacidosis. If vomiting continues for more than two hours, contact your healthcare provider.)
A hard time breathing (short, deep breaths)
Fruity odor on breath
A hard time paying attention, or confusion
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