Hyperglycemia, Recognising and Avoiding this Dangerous Diabetes Condition
Hyperglycemia Syndrome "Hyper"
A Hyper is essentially the opposite of a Hypo , i.e. it is a very high glucose level. A true Hyper should not be confused with raised glucose levels after a meal or other short term effect. A real Hyper is very high glucose level for days if not weeks. As such, if you monitor yourself regularly, e.g. before every meal and before bedtime, you should never suffer Hyperosmolar Syndrome (the alternative name for Hyperglycemia). It is far more common in people who find it difficult or impossible to monitor themselves, such as the old or very young.
Symptoms to watch for are
- More frequent urination
- Increased thirst
- General weakness and muscle cramp
- Difficulty to concentrate
Treating Hyperglycemia is not a task a non-professional can do, so an immediate hospital visit is required. The doctors will seek to re-hydrate you and lower your glucose levels to normal as quickly as possible. For the elderly this can be a very dangerous condition, which is why if they are unable to monitor themselves, they MUST have close supervision and monitoring. If you are worried about an elderly diabetic relative, ask to see records of their monitoring or discuss how often they have their glucose checked. For complete piece of mind, on your next visit take a glucose test meter with you.
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