Hyperglycemia is high blood glucose (sugar) levels. It is common in people with diabetes but can occur in people who have not been diagnosed with diabetes. It can develop slowly with no obvious ...

In the present proposed protocol, we have used essentially the same insulin regimen for both DKA and HHS, but because of a greater level of mental obtundation in HHS, we have recommended only ...

Many cases of DKA and HHS can be prevented by better access to ... blood glucose, and urine/blood ketone testing; insulin administration; oral intake; and weight. Similarly, adequate supervision ...