What is hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high. Hyperglycemia can occur in anyone at various stages of their lifetime, but is mostly associated with diabetes.

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Hyperglycemia mean higher than normal (hyper) levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Normal fasting blood sugar is between 70 -110 mg/dl. However, high sugar levels can be seen immediately following meals. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of un…

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Hyperglycemia is a complex metabolic condition characterized by abnormally high levels of blood sugar (blood glucose) in circulating blood, usually as a result of diabetes mellitus (types 1 and 2), although it can sometimes occur in cystic …

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Hyperglycemia!?

Q: I recently found out I have hyperglycemia and bought a home glucose monitering kit. My levels are all over the place, though. The readings I got were 9.1, 7.4, 7.3, 6.8, 5.8, 7.6 mmol in that order. whats going on, whats causing these changes?Could different glucose readings be caused by water retention, because the body soaks up water to cope with higher glucose levels?

A: the numbers you gave are fine for the mmol reading… it translates that blood sugar levels are between about 90 and 175. The 5.8 and 6.8 readings are within the “normal” range and shouldn’t alarm you. the 7.3, 7.4, 7.6, and 9.1 are a bit high. The things you eat and the time of day will effect your readings. Drink only sugar free soda (diet) . . . stay away from a lot of juices, no sweets, when baking or in coffee use Splenda in place of sugar…. it really isn’t all that bad!…. Eat carbs only 2-3 times a week, no fatty meats.. that kind of thing. Your doc should have a handout on meal plans and things to avoid…

Why does hyperglycemia make one feel hungry?

Q: Hypoglycemia resulting in insulin deficiency/resistance does this as well, but the two conditions are polar opposites in terms of blood sugar. How can they both cause hunger?Shouldn’t hyperglycemia provide ample energy for the body’s cells? I understand that the cells are surrounded by glucose, so why can’t they access it? What mechanism is being triggered (in, I assume, the insulin-glucagon axis)?Also, why does hyperglycemia cause mental fatigue? Doesn’t the glucose supply fuel the brain?

A: Just because there’s glucose in the blood, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s getting to where it needs to go. Look up insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia, or read this:http://www.vivo.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/endocrine/pancreas/insulin_phys.html

What are hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia’s effects on heart rate and blood pressure?

Q: Basically, does hyperglycemia increase/decrease heart rate? Blood pressure? And does hypoglycemia increase/decrease heart rate? Blood pressure?

A: Cardiac arrhythmia may be associated with acute or chronic hyperglycemia. Secondary hypertension may also be due to diabetes.(chronic hyperglycemia)The classic hyperglycaemic triad are:- * Polyphagia – frequent hunger, especially pronounced hunger * Polydipsia – frequent thirst, especially excessive thirst * Polyuria – frequent urination, especially excessive urinationHypoglycemia occurs when: * Your body’s sugar (glucose) is used up too quickly * Glucose is released into the bloodstream too slowly * Too much insulin is released into the bloodstreamHypoglycemia can cause rapid heart rate and pounding heartbeat (heartbeat sensations). Home monitoring of blood glucose levels will show readings lower than 50 mg/dL.