Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) occurs more often in people with type 2, and usually in older adults. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, and how you can prevent HHNS.
What It Is
HHNS is a condition that occurs when people’s blood sugar levels reach high levels, and it usually occurs most often in the elderly due to uncontrolled diabetes, illness, or infection.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) occurs more often in people with type 2, and usually in older adults. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, and how you can prevent HHNS.
How It Happens
As your blood glucose levels rise, your body tries to eliminate glucose levels by using your kidneys to excrete urine. With high glucose levels, you begin to urinate more as your body tries to eliminate the excess glucose. Eventually you may notice your urine is very dark, and you are going to the bathroom less and less, and if you are not drinking enough, this can lead to dehydration. Severe dehydration can lead to seizures, coma, or death.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) occurs more often in people with type 2, and usually in older adults. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, and how you can prevent HHNS.
Symptoms and Signs of HHNS
If you have a blood glucose level of 600mg/dl, along with fever, weakness, confusion, dry mouth, extreme thirst, hallucinations, then call your healthcare provider right away.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) occurs more often in people with type 2, and usually in older adults. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, and how you can prevent HHNS.
Reduce Your Risk of HHNS
The most important thing is to keep your glucose under control, so check your glucose frequently throughout the day including before and after meals. When you are sick or have an infection, it is very important to check your glucose more frequently and stay hydrated. Always bring glucose logs to your appointments, and notify your healthcare provider of any symptoms you may be having.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS) occurs more often in people with type 2, and usually in older adults. Continue reading to learn more about the condition, and how you can prevent HHNS.
HHNS Takes Time to Develop
Remember HHNS can take days to weeks to develop, but check on your loved ones frequently and make sure they are checking their glucose levels and staying hydrated.
