hyperglycemic

Too much glucose

Hyperglycemic describes abnormally high blood sugar levels.

The term appears in medical contexts, particularly regarding diabetes: The patient was admitted in a hyperglycemic state.

A hyperglycemic episode or crisis requires immediate treatment.

As a noun, a hyperglycemic is a person experiencing or prone to elevated blood glucose.

pathophysiology

insulin

Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone

homeostasis · catabolism · metabolism · bloodstream · elevated · ketones · postprandial

complications

retinopathy

Disease of eye's photosensitive layer

ketoacidosis · cardiovascular · stroke · amputation · blindness · coma

management

monitoring

Ongoing observation of something

metformin · medication · lifestyle · exercise · nutrition · hydration · HbA1c · dosing · endocrinologist

symptoms

polyuria

Excessive urine production condition

nausea · confusion · lethargy · headache · weakness

Opposites
blood sugar level

hyperglycemichypoglycemic

Deficient blood sugar condition

hypoglycemia · insulin shock · hypoglycaemic · hypoglycaemia · low-sugar

Family

hyperglycemia

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