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| - Hyperglycemia describes an unusually high level of glucose in the bloodstream and urine . In a person with a normal metabolism, the body releases insulin from the pancreas which encourages the absorption of glucose by the body's cells, where it is usually metabolized into fat. The most common cause of hyperglycemia is diabetes mellitus. However, it can also be caused by certain pharmaceuticals, like steroids. It is also often found in people suffering from a life-threatening critical condition, such as stroke.
- Hyperglycemia is the technical term for a blood glucose level that is too high. Hyperglycemia is the major cause of many of the associated with diabetes. Chronic hyperglycemia leads to organ damage; acute hyperglycemia can lead to life-threatening ketoacidosis. According to the American Diabetes Association, hyperglycemia occurs "when the body has too little, or not enough, insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly ... A number of things can cause hyperglycemia. For example, if you have type 1 diabetes, you may not have given yourself enough insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it should be ... The problem could be that you ate more than planned or exercised less than planned. The stress of an illness, such as a co
- Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar. It is the primary symptom of diabetes. Unlike its opposite, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia is not immediately life-threatening. This doesn't mean it's not dangerous, though. For "how high is high", see blood glucose levels, and also the long-term symptoms discussion at the end of this page. Increasing physical activity can mean lowering blood sugar levels for some pets and people with this disease. It can also raise them; much depends on individual reaction and knowing how you or your pet responds.
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| - Hyperglycemia is the technical term for a blood glucose level that is too high. Hyperglycemia is the major cause of many of the associated with diabetes. Chronic hyperglycemia leads to organ damage; acute hyperglycemia can lead to life-threatening ketoacidosis. According to the American Diabetes Association, hyperglycemia occurs "when the body has too little, or not enough, insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly ... A number of things can cause hyperglycemia. For example, if you have type 1 diabetes, you may not have given yourself enough insulin. If you have type 2 diabetes, your body may have enough insulin, but it is not as effective as it should be ... The problem could be that you ate more than planned or exercised less than planned. The stress of an illness, such as a cold or flu, could also be the cause. Other stresses, such as family conflicts or school or dating problems, could also cause hyperglycemia." The warning signs of hyperglycemia are frequent urination, thirst and high blood glucose level. Avoiding hyperglycemia is a major part of managing diabetes as a chronic condition.
- Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar. It is the primary symptom of diabetes. Unlike its opposite, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia is not immediately life-threatening. This doesn't mean it's not dangerous, though. For "how high is high", see blood glucose levels, and also the long-term symptoms discussion at the end of this page. Increasing physical activity can mean lowering blood sugar levels for some pets and people with this disease. It can also raise them; much depends on individual reaction and knowing how you or your pet responds. For most with diabetes, excitement or stress can cause temporary hyperglycemia. There are others who can find themselves going toward hypoglycemia because of it. Cats in general, with or without diabetes, appear to be prone to hyperglycemia. This 1954 Lilly study was an early one with regard to the insulin/hypoglycemia countering hormone glucagon. Cats were selected because of their sensitivity to high blood sugar and their well-known responses to it. It should be remembered that back in 1954, most of the work which had been done with regard to improving insulins had dealt with various ways to extend their activity. At the time this study was done, highly purified insulin was still a long way off, so it was possible to have insulin which might contain some glucagon via the extraction process. Some unexpected causes of hyperglycemia are discussed in detail under obstacles to regulation
- Hyperglycemia describes an unusually high level of glucose in the bloodstream and urine . In a person with a normal metabolism, the body releases insulin from the pancreas which encourages the absorption of glucose by the body's cells, where it is usually metabolized into fat. The most common cause of hyperglycemia is diabetes mellitus. However, it can also be caused by certain pharmaceuticals, like steroids. It is also often found in people suffering from a life-threatening critical condition, such as stroke.
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