Diseases and Conditions
Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Risk factors
Your risk of developing diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome might be higher if you:
- Have type 2 diabetes. If you don't monitor your blood sugar or you don't yet know you have type 2 diabetes, your risk is higher.
- Are older than age 65.
- Have another chronic health condition, such as heart disease or kidney disease.
- Have an infection, such as pneumonia, a urinary tract infection or a virus, which causes blood sugar levels to rise.
- Take certain medications. Some drugs — such as corticosteroids (prednisone), diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone) and certain inhalers such as terbutaline.
