Hyperglycemia is most likely to occur in an undiagnosed diabetic. Diabetes is generally first noticed in early adolescence or in middle age. If left untreated, a high blood sugar level will lead to unconsciousness and death. Onset may be gradual with deterioration often happening over a number of days.
Treatment of Hyperglycemia
During the early stages, encourage immediate contact with the local doctor. If this is difficult, or the condition deteriorates, take or send the person to hospital. Monitor airway and breathing and be prepared to resuscitate if necessary.
Signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia
Early signs:
Wanting to drink a lot (the body is trying to flush sugar from the system)
Passing water regularly (urine may smell sweet)
Lethargy
As the condition deteriorates:
Dry skin and rapid pulse
Deep, labored breathing
Increasing drowsiness
Breath or skin smells strongly of acetone (like nail-polish remover) as the body tries to get rid of sugar
source:total-health-care.com
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What a type 2 diabetes wants to know is how to reduce glucose levels immediately when the sugar levels shoot up above 220 mg/Dl.Is there any medications that will immediately reduce blood sugar levels to say some 160mg/Dl levels? Can one try pioglitazone to enable blood sugar flushed in to flesh?
I may add that such shoot ups of high sugar levels is easily identified by extreme thirst, restlessness,profuse sweating,Chilled body, burning sensation of skin particularly of arms. Glucometer indicates a level of more than 220 mg/Dl
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