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: ...

Potential cases were tracked by our study group in daily visits to the emergency department. The following patients were excluded from the study: patients presenting a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state ...

Several in-hospital therapies that have historically been used to treat patients with ICH appear to confer either no benefit or harm. For emergency or critical care treatment of ICH, prophylactic ...

In normal condition insulin and hyperglycemia promotes glucose disposal through suppression of hepatic glucose production, stimulation of glucose uptake by liver and peripheral tissues. However, in ...

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

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.

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.

Over the last several decades, the global incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus has increased significantly. The raised incidence rate is projected to continue as greater numbers of persons ...

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 ...

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.