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Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia is the condition of having high concentrations of glucose in the blood. Pre-diabetes, which is a term used to describe a susceptibility to developing diabetes, and diabetes make the person prone to hyperglycemia.

Hyperglycemia should not be confused with hypoglycemia which is low blood sugar. Both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia are potentially dangerous conditions.

The initial signs of hyperglycemia are the same as the initial signs for diabetes. An increase in thirst and hunger along with frequent urination are the typical signs of hyperglycemia.

Fatigue, weight loss, impotence, dry skin, dry mouth, and recurrent infections such as yeast infections are symptoms of hyperglycemia. A person with hyperglycemia may also notice that wounds like cuts do not heal as well as they used to.

Hyperglycemia can also cause abnormally high concentrations of sugar in the urine. A person with hyperglycemia may not have any symptoms.

People with hyperglycemia may also have sugar in their urine. Not everyone with hyperglycemia will have symptoms. Stress and illness can make diabetic patients prone to hyperglycemia.

Blood sugar levels are tested regularly by diabetic patients to check for hyperglycemia. Diabetes medication may be used to treat and prevent hyperglycemia.

The concentration of glucose in the blood can often be reduced by exercising. When a person exercises, some of the glucose in the blood is used by the muscles for energy. Since ketones can cause blood sugar levels to rise when a person exercises, a diabetic patient should test for ketones before exercising.

Ketoacidosis is a dangerous medical condition that can be caused by hyperglycemia. Without the appropriate amount of insulin, the body cannot utilize glucose in the blood for energy. Therefore, the body begins to break down fats for energy which causes ketones to be produced.

Ketoacidosis can also be caused by skipping meals or hypoglycemia. When the body does not have glucose from food intake, fat may be broken down for energy which causes the production of ketones.

Shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, fruity-smelling breath, and dry mouth are symptoms of ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis can cause the person to enter a diabetic coma and can be fatal. Suspicion of ketoacidosis should be treated like a medical emergency.

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