| Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic | | | | conditions which precipitated the HHNS. |
| Syndrome (HHNS) is a serious condition. It is often | | | | Small doses of intravenous insulin can be given to |
| seen in most of the elderly. Hyperglycemia and | | | | treat hyperglycemia. Some prevention is also |
| hyperosmolarity lead to osmotic diuresis and | | | | useful for this condition schedule exercise, diet and |
| osmotic of a change in liquid intravascular space, | | | | timing of insulin or antidiabetic to avoid high |
| which led to renewed intracellular dehydration. | | | | glucose (blood sugar). Regularly check glucose. |
| HHNS is caused by dehydration and an increase in | | | | Regular blood glucose monitoring can alert patients |
| the concentration of glucose (blood sugar), sodium | | | | to hyperglycemia. Managing stress is useful. Mental |
| and other substances in the blood | | | | release of stress hormones that raise blood sugar. |
| (hyperosmolarity). It is usually triggered by | | | | Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol. Drinking large |
| something else, such as an illness or infection. | | | | amounts of alcohol may lead to increased urination |
| Pneumonia and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are | | | | and dehydration. Drink a glass of liquid (alcohol-free |
| the most common underlying causes of HHNC. | | | | and caffeine-free) every hour. Avoid smoking is |
| Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic (HHNS | | | | also recommeded. |
| syndrome) is a serious condition that can result in | | | | Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic |
| convulsions, a diabetic coma and eventually death. | | | | Syndrome Treatment and Prevention Tips |
| The best way to avoid HHNS is to regularly check | | | | 1. Regularly check glucose. |
| your blood sugar. Other treatments Hyperosmolar | | | | 2. Managing stress is useful. |
| Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome include the | | | | 3. Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol. |
| replacement of fluids is the fundamental need, | | | | 4. Avoid smoking is also recommeded. |
| maintenance of electrolytes such as potassium, is | | | | 5. Insulin is needed to treat the hyperglycemia. |
| important, insulin is required to treat | | | | 6. Aggressive therapy of underlying conditions |
| hyperglycemia, insulin, but the therapy can be | | | | that precipitated the HHNS |
| short-lived if an underlying problem is identified and | | | | 7. Wearing a medical alert bracelet or carrying a |
| resolved. Aggressive treatment of underlying | | | | medical identification card. |