Treatment

Emergency treatment can correct diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome within hours. Treatment typically includes:

• Fluids given through a vein (intravenously) to treat dehydration
• Insulin given through a vein (intravenously) to lower your blood sugar levels
• Potassium and sometimes sodium phosphate replacement given through a vein (intravenously) to help your cells function correctly

If you have an infection or an underlying health condition, such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease, these conditions will be treated as well.