Recent Examples on the WebDiabetics will want to consult their medical provider on how to treat hyperglycemia.—Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 2 Feb. 2024 Kefir also causes a significant decline in HbA1C (glucose attached to hemoglobins, causing hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar).—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024 Being overweight or obese—and related health conditions like hyperglycemia and diabetes—are the primary factors responsible, La Vecchia said in a news release on the study.—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 30 Jan. 2024 The body can now regulate the extra sugar properly, preventing abnormally high levels of glucose—known as hyperglycemia.—Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 Long-term effects of hyperglycemia in humans include nerve damage to the hands and feet and permanent damage to eyesight.—Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 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
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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
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French hyperglycémie, from hyper-hyper- + glycémieglycemia
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