Kids InfoBits at School â¢Scroll down list of InfoTrac databases and click Kids InfoBits. 3/15/2010 Mrs. Paula McMullen, libary teacher, Norwood Public Schools 7
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a serious medical condition that develops if your blood sugar levels get very high. Your body gets rid of the extra sugar through your urine. This leads to severe dehydration. HHS can occur in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but is more common in people with type 2 diabetes. What causes HHS? HHS usually develops because of other illnesses or conditions that cause blood sugar levels to rise, such as the following: Not taking insulin or diabetes medication as directed
Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus). A disease in which the body does not control the amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood and the kidneys make a large amount of urine. This disease occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it the way it should.igher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called high blood sugar. Hypoglycemia. Also called low blood glucose, a condition that occurs when one's blood glucose is lower than normal, usually below 70 mg/dL.