hyperglycaemic
Excess glucose present
Hyperglycaemic describes abnormally high blood sugar levels, the condition opposite to hypoglycaemic.
The term appears in medical contexts discussing diabetes and metabolic disorders: The patient presented in a hyperglycaemic state.
Also spelled hyperglycemic in American English.
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- ketoacidosisAcidic blood from ketones
- HbA1cGlucose-bound red cell protein
- polyuriaExcessive urine production condition
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
neuropathy · nephropathy · type 2 · insulin pump · lancet · test strips · diabetic coma · insulin resistance
Circulating glucose level
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
Acidic blood from ketones
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- cardiovascular diseaseAilment of circulatory organs
- wound infectionPathogens colonizing injured tissue
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
electrolyte imbalance · acidosis · organ damage · emergency · hospitalisation · ICU · mortality risk
Need for fluid
- frequent urinationAbnormally often voiding
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blurred visionUnclear visual perception
- weight lossReduction in body mass
dehydration · headache · nausea · dizziness · confusion · fruity breath · dry mouth · slow healing
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- ketoacidosisAcidic blood from ketones
- HbA1cGlucose-bound red cell protein
- polyuriaExcessive urine production condition
retinopathy · neuropathy · nephropathy · type 2 · insulin pump · lancet · test strips · diabetic coma · insulin resistance · metformin
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- postprandialFollowing a meal
ketoacidosis
Acidic blood from ketones
- comaUnwakeable unconsciousness
- cardiovascular diseaseAilment of circulatory organs
- wound infectionPathogens colonizing injured tissue
sepsis · electrolyte imbalance · acidosis · organ damage · emergency · hospitalisation · ICU · mortality risk
thirst
Need for fluid
- frequent urinationAbnormally often voiding
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- blurred visionUnclear visual perception
weight loss · dehydration · headache · nausea · dizziness · confusion · fruity breath · dry mouth · slow healing · hunger