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Hyperglycemia

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Also called: High blood glucose, High blood sugar 

 

 

 

Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar or glucose. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that moves glucose into your cells to give them energy. Hyperglycemia happens when your body doesn't make enough insulin or can't use it the right way.
People with diabetes can get hyperglycemia from not eating the right foods or not taking medicines correctly. Other problems that can raise blood sugar include infections, certain medicines, hormone imbalances, or severe illnesses.

MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA  

• Diabetic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome
  
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
  
• High blood sugar
  
• Hyperglycemia - infants
  
• Ketones - urine
  
• Serum ketones test

Related Topics

• Blood Sugar
  
• Diabetes Mellitus
  
• Endocrine System
  
• Metabolic Problems

National Institutes of Health

• The primary NIH organization for research on Hyperglycemia is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases