Hyperglycemia

Causes, symptoms and management for hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia is the medical term for a higher than normal blood sugar level (lower than 140mg/dl).

• High blood sugar levels may be low due to:
• Not enough insulin or diabetes medication
• Stress or illness
• Eating too much
• Sedentary activity
• Warning signs:
• Extreme hunger or thirst
• Frequent urination
• Dry and itchy skin
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Infection
• In order to manage and treat high blood sugar levels:
• Stick to a strict meal plan
• Take diabetes medication appropriately
• Constant checking of blood sugar
• Regular exercise