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
A glucose test measures the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose, also known as sugar, is your bodyâs main source of energy. Your body converts the carbohydrates you eat into glucose.Glucose testing is done primarily to check for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.Diabetes is a condition that causes your blood glucose to rise.In healthy individuals, the glucose level is managed in the body by a hormone called insulin.However, if you have diabetes, your body does not make enough insulin or the insulin does not work properly. This causes your blood glucose to rise. If left untreated, high levels of blood glucose can cause organ damage.n healthy individuals, the glucose level is managed in the body by a hormone called insulin. However, if you have diabetes, your body does not make enough insulin or the insulin does not work properly. This causes your blood glucose to rise. If left untreated, high levels of blood glucose can cause organ damage.