Also called: Insulin Reaction Summary Hypoglycemia is abnormally low glucose (blood sugar). It can occur when a person’s levels of glucose and insulin are unbalanced. Many people with diabetes refer to hypoglycemia as an “insulin reaction.” Insulin is a hormone necessary for moving glucose from the blood to the cells of the body. Without insulin, …
Also called: NKHH, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic State, HHNS, Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State, Nonketosis Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia, HHS Summary Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is a dangerous condition in which a person experiences very high glucose (blood sugar) and dehydration. One-third of all cases of HHNS occur in people with undiagnosed diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. …
Summary Hyperglycemia is an abnormally high level of glucose (blood sugar). It occurs when the body lacks or cannot properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to process glucose for energy. Hyperglycemia can affect anyone with diabetes, including those individuals who are undiagnosed. Left untreated, acute hyperglycemia can lead to severe dehydration resulting in …
Also called: Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Blood Sampling Devices, Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Summary Glucose monitoring is the self-testing of glucose (blood sugar) levels for the management of diabetes. It usually involves placing a blood sample on a chemically coated test strip. The test strip is then placed in a glucose …
Also called: Blood Glucose Meter Summary A glucose meter is a small, portable device designed for home use that checks glucose (blood sugar). The meter warns when blood glucose is out of range so people with diabetes can take immediate steps to correct it. Keeping glucose close to the physician-prescribed target range can reduce or …
