Definition of hyperglycemia
: excess of sugar in the blood
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People with diabetes are most at risk for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, but blood sugar fluctuations can affect anyone.
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Left untreated, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia can both be life-threatening, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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That can allow too much sugar to build up in your bloodstream (hyperglycemia).
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High blood sugar—hyperglycemia—occurs when the level of glucose (i.e. sugar) in your blood becomes elevated.
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Ethan, now 10, was near death from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.
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After several tests, the scientists identified 1,720 genes associated with hyperglycemia, a condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the blood.
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