Hyperglycemia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Hyperglycemia is a condition where there is excess glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is frequently found in patients with diabetes, though it may also happen to a non-diabetic person under the influence of stress, medications or other health issues. An elevated blood sugar level above the normal range (usually over 130 mg/dL or 7.2 mmol/L) during fasting or (over 180 mg/dL or 10 mmol/L) when ingesting food is the hallmark of hyperglycemia. When not treated, hyperglycemia may lead to chronic disorders such as nerve damage, kidney disease, vision issues, and cardiovascular disease. Learning about symptoms, causes, and treatment is the most important manner of preventing severe health problems. Symptoms of Hyperglycemia The symptoms of hyperglycemia might differ according to the degree and the duration of elevated blood...