Unmanaged high blood sugar can lead to serious health issues in the long term, such as neuropathy, heart disease and even stroke. That's why it's smart to know the warning signs early, before ...

Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is a serious condition that can develop in people with diabetes. Learn more and how to prevent it.

Learn about how hyperglycemia can cause seizures in some people and why it’s important to get this condition under control.

Objective: To report on the effectiveness of sonographically guided injections of hyperosmolar dextrose at reducing the pain associated with chronic plantar fasciitis. Design: Case series. Setting: ...

Whereas DKA is characterized by hyperglycemia (plasma glucose >250 mg/dl), the presence of ketoacidosis without hyperglycemia in an alcoholic patient is virtually diagnostic of AKA.

New research has revealed that eating an avocado a day can boost sleep, a lifestyle factor that is important to heart health. Experts say that good sleep is as vital to general health as nutrition and ...

A groundbreaking trial has found that exercise can slash the risk of people with cancer dying by a third, with the findings hailed as “exciting” by health chiefs. The research, which involved patients ...

Severe hyperglycemia and dehydration with altered mental status in the absence of significant acidosis characterize HHS, which clinically presents with less ketosis and greater hyperglycemia than DKA.

Diabetic shock occurs when a person’s blood sugar levels become dangerously low. Learn more about this condition and its treatment.

The early signs of type 2 diabetes can include extreme thirst, extreme hunger, and frequent urination. Learn more about other early warning signs.

The pancreas plays a role in diabetes because it produces insulin and helps regulate blood sugar levels. We look into the links between diabetes and the pancreas.