Bev, Steff - pulled the following out of some sources on my book shelves:
Treatment for a hyper abridged from OU text "Living with diabetes" p160
Aims
- correct blood glucose to normal level
- adjust any other imbalances eg dehydration
Treatment
- identify cause: is it sudden as in the case of illness or stress or has it gradually built up perhaps due to a period of over indulgence such as Christmas or lessening of exercise. In the latter case it may be that more medication is needed
Gretchen Becker - Type 2 diabetes: the first year
- Type 1s need to watch for ketoacidosis, unlikely in type 2s who can get another problem but with a slower build up
Fox and Kilvert Type 2 Diabetes: answers at your fingertips p278
"A high blood sugar in someone who feels perfectly well is not a cause for concern. If necessary short-acting insulin can be taken to bring the blood sugar down. If your blood sugar remains high after taking extra insulin, and you are feeling unwell, you may need to be treated in hospital with fluids and insulin given into a vein. If you are worried, seek medical advice"
Managing hyperglycaemia is a lot less straightforward than the quick response necessary for a hypo. Basic problem is working out why it is happening and then managing it