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More seriously, extremes of both hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia can lead to cognitive impairment, confusion, loss of self-control, or hallucinations.—Debra Manzella, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2023 Likewise, periodontitis is a risk factor for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a defining factor of diabetes.—Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023 Directional improvements in clinical measures for those participating: reductions in BMI, blood pressure, and hyperglycemia; enrollee satisfaction; whether program is attracting members most in need.—Sean Scanlon, STAT, 10 Oct. 2023 In diabetes that's not managed, blood glucose levels remain abnormally high (hyperglycemia ) and glucose from the blood cannot enter the cells, according to Diabetes.co.uk.—Amanda Gardner, Health, 25 Sep. 2023 Some side effects, like hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, could be dangerous for people with diabetes.—Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023 Dr Kreps also notes that hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may increase the amount of magnesium excreted from the urine.—Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023 Severe hyperglycemia is a medical emergency.—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2023 See More
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French hyperglycémie, from hyper-hyper- + glycémieglycemia
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