High blood sugar emergencies: What you need to know - 08/2015

If this is an emergency call 911.

High blood sugar emergencies: What you need to know

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Abstract

This handout tells what to do to prevent a high blood sugar emergency, which can result in diabetic coma (going unconscious). It explains the 2 conditions that can cause these emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS).

Author

Patient Care Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2015

Revision Date

08/2015

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General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Specific Subject/Keyword

Blood Glucose

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetes Mellitus

Languages

English

Record ID

4392