Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia
An elevated blood glucose level.
Hypertension
Abnormally high blood pressure, usually defined as systolic pressure higher than 140 mmHg or diastolic pressure higher than 90 mmHg.

HYPERGLYCEMIA: Elevated levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood.

Diabetes mellitus presents immediate risks of ketosis, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.

"Hyper" means high, as in "hyperglycemia" (high blood sugar), "hypertension" (high blood pressure) and "hyperventilation" (high rate of breathing).

It is important to keep your blood glucose levels in check and avoid hyperglycemia because, over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels and nerves in your body.

Other symptoms may include acne, weights gain (but not always) or have trouble losing weight, male pattern baldness or thinning hair on the scalp, hair growth on the face, back, or chest or sometimes, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).

You may experience hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). It is less likely you will experience hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If you encounter dietitian can advise you on ways to control your blood sugar through diet.

Drinking alcohol with type 1 diabetes can result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, depending on the circumstances, but moderate amounts of alcohol ingested with food does not affect blood glucose levels.

See also: Glycemia, Insulin, Diabetes, Activity, Energy