hyperglycemia

noun

hy·per·gly·ce·mia ˌhī-pər-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə

: excess of sugar in the blood

hyperglycemic

ˌhī-pər-glī-ˈsē-mik

adjective

Examples of hyperglycemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Type 2 Diabetes Linking Type 2 Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer Risk In the study, biological mechanisms like hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia were identified as a potential explanation for the connection. —

Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Nov. 2023 Such behaviors include: Hitting Slapping Shoving Grabbing Pinching Biting Hair pulling 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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