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Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia (or
high blood glucose) can
occur any time blood
glucose is above the
target range.
Hyperglycemia is
caused by having too
much sugar and/or not
enough insulin in the
body. In fact, the
symptoms of diabetes are
the same as the symptoms
of hyperglycemia. That's
because diabetes itself
causes hyperglycemia.
The two main reasons
for having hyperglycemia
are poor blood glucose
management and getting
sick. If your blood
glucose levels are
frequently above your
target range, it's
probably time to change
your diabetes treatment.
Talk to your parents and
your doctor about what
you can do to manage
your blood glucose
better.
Don't worry too much
about an occasional high
reading. Everyone has
high blood glucose once
in a while. It's only a
problem when you have
high blood glucose a lot
or when the level is
extremely high.
When you get sick,
your blood glucose level
goes up. It's your
body's way of trying to
get the energy it needs,
especially when you're
not eating as much. Your
doctor or diabetes
educator can advise you
how to treat your
diabetes when you're
sick. (Click
here to link to sick
days.)
Hyperglycemia:
Signs, Symptoms &
What to do
Hyperglycemia (high
blood glucose) occurs
when blood glucose
levels get too high,
which can occur when:
1. The body gets too
little insulin, too much
food, or too little
exercise.
2. The body is under
stress from a cold, sore
throat, or other
illness.
Symptoms of
hyperglycemia include:
- Excessive thirst
- Fatigue, weakness
- Increase in number
of trips to the
bathroom
- Blurry vision
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