Her condition deteriorated and on June 19 she was admitted to the Maelor Hospital where she was diagnosed as suffering from Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Syndrome (HHS) – very high blood sugar ...

Medical tests have now revealed she died due to complications from diabetes. We examine the different types of diabetes, the complications that can arise from the condition, and how best to manage it.

High blood glucose levels can cause a condition called hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS). This can happen over a matter of weeks and is usually triggered by an infection or dehydration.

Roscommon University Hospital has announced the appointment of Brid Ni Chlochartaigh to the role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Diabetes.

“Type 2 diabetics are more prone to hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state [HHS]. When a diabetic’s body is fighting infection, this can cause the blood sugar levels to rise dramatically – even if the ...

This can be extremely dangerous and primarily affects people with type 1 diabetes. “Type 2 diabetics are more prone to hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state [HHS].

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemia hyperosmolar state are serious complications of diabetes. They are known as the hyperglycaemic (high blood glucose) emergencies.

There was only one reported case of severe hypoglycaemia, which was found to be unrelated to device malfunction. There were no instances of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic ...