hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)
Causes of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state can occur for two main reasons People stop taking the medications for their diabetes An infection or other illness stresses the body Also, certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can raise blood glucose levels and cause hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Medications such as Diuretics , which people often take to treat high blood pressure, can worsen dehydration and trigger hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. 