How To Treat And Prevent Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome

Check Blood Sugar Regularly

Patients should check blood sugar regularly to prevent hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome and its complications. Doing so can enable patients to act quickly if readings become too low or too high and can halt the progression of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, which usually takes several days or weeks to develop. Patients will need to use a lancet device, blood glucose meter, and testing strips to check their glucose. After loading a fresh lancet into the device, patients prick their finger or forearm to obtain a small drop of blood. The blood is then placed on a testing strip and inserted into the meter to produce a reading. Patients may need to test their glucose levels before and after meals. Doctors can advise patients on appropriate testing schedules for their individual needs. Generally, individuals with advanced symptoms of diabetes who take multiple medications will need to test as often as ten times per day. Individuals who manage their diabetes without the need for insulin may be able to test once a day or less frequently. Some patients may be able to use a special device that takes glucose readings continuously and doesn't require fingersticks. All patients should keep a log of their glucose readings, and there are many online apps to help with this.

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