Question 1

signs or symptoms of hyperglycemic patients?

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Hyperglycemia: Symptoms of hyperglycemia can include feeling tired, thirstiness, increased urination, blurry vision or headache.  Symptoms with ketoacidosis can include: weakness, confusion, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, breath which smells like fruit & abdominal pain.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Many: The most obvious sign of a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is an alteration in mental status or functioning. People may become lethargic or drowsy, confused, or even delirious. In severe cases a person may become unresponsive. Occasionally they can have seizures, visual problems, and movement or sensory problems. This is a dangerous condition that need immediate medical attention.

Question 3

is abdominal pain a symptom of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

Can be: But hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state is a medical emergency. If there is any consideration, check your blood sugar immediately and contact medical assistance of some sort.

Question 4

how can you tell if you are hyperglycemic?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: The only way to tell if your blood sugar is high is to have the blood tested.  This can be done by a blood sample sent to a lab or by the use of a blood glucose monitor by someone familiar with its use.

Question 5

how to slow tje hyperglycemic onslaught. on the aged?

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Diet, exercise, slim: As we age, hyperglycemia (high blood sugars) becomes more common. Best remedy is to eat less sweets & less carbs (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta), increase activity to burn sugars and finally avoid weight gain.

Question 6

what is hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome?

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Very high sugar: This occurs when the sugar gets very high, usually over 600.  Because of the very high sugar the blood becomes very viscous, the patient is dehydrated and may become very lethargic or pass out.

Question 7

does being hyperglycemic mean you are a diabetic?

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Sometimes: An elevated blood sugar may indicate one has just completed a meal high in sugar/sugar like products.  Many people with obesity, sedentary lifestyles, aging can have elevated sugars due to the metabolic syndrome which is often the precursur to diabetes developing.  Multiple high readings, days apart usually indicate diabetes is developing or is present and very early in the disease.

Question 8

what causes a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state?

Accepted Answer

Many things: It can be caused by long periods of uncontrolled diabetes, some medications such as steroids, chronic illnesses such as alcoholism, acute illnesses such as infections strokes or heart attacks, severe stress.  It can ocassionally be the first sign of a new diagnosis of diabetes.  Most commonly it is the result of not paying attention to the diabetes.

Question 9

how is a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma treated?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: It is treated with an intravenous drip of Insulin and attention to proper fluid replacement.  It is a potentially serious condition and should only be treated in the hospital, however, the treatment is usually sucessful.  It happens when the sugar becomes very high, frequently over 5-600.

Question 10

if i am only hyperglycemic should i move onto insulin or continue taking metformin?

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Depends: Controlling blood sugars aggressively during pregnancy does have a positive impact on the baby.  Generally the levels of blood glucose that we want in pregnancy are much lower than what is sought in nonpregnant individuals.  Generally your fastings should be around 90 and your one hour post meal glucose should be under 140 at least but ideally lower.  You need to move quickly to control your sugar.

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