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
TOFI) elevated blood pressure elevated fasting plasma glucose high serum triglycerides low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels Metabolic syndrome is associated with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In the USA, about a quarter of the adult population have metabolic syndrome, and the prevalence increases with age, with racial and ethnic minorities being particularly affected.