Hyperglycemia

Not to be confused with the opposite disorder (involving low blood sugar), hypoglycemia.
Hyperglycemia
Other namesHigh blood sugar, hyperglycemia, hyperglycæmia
Artist's depiction of hyperglycemia. White hexagons in the image represent glucose molecules, which are increased in the lower image.
SpecialtyEndocrinology
Symptoms
  • Increased hunger and thirst
  • polyuria
  • blurred vision
  • fatigue
  • dry mouth
  • dry or itchy skin
Complications
  • Hyperinsulinemia
  • ketoacidosis
  • hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
  • seizures
  • coma

Hyperglycemia is a condition where unusually high amount of glucose is present in blood. It is defined as blood glucose level exceeding 6.9 mmol/L (125 mg/dL) after fasting for 8 hours or 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating.[1][2]

  1. ^ Mouri, Michelle; Badireddy, Madhu (2024), "Hyperglycemia", StatPearls, Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing, PMID 28613650, retrieved 2024-12-15
  2. ^ "Mean fasting blood glucose". World Health Organization. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
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