[MTC Global] Hyperglycemia -- Diabetes

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A good forwarded article on Hyperglycemia.

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Definition

By Mayo Clinic staff

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) affects people who have diabetes. Several factors can contribute to hyperglycemia in people with diabetes, including food and physical activity choices, illness, nondiabetes medications, or not taking enough glucose-lowering medication.

It's important to treat hyperglycemia, because if left untreated, hyperglycemia can become severe and lead to serious complications requiring emergency care, such as diabetic coma. In the long term, persistent hyperglycemia, even if not severe can lead to complications affecting your eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart.

Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Hyperglycemia doesn't cause symptoms until glucose values are significantly elevated — above 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 11 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Symptoms of hyperglycemia develop slowly over several days or weeks. The longer blood sugar levels stay high, the more serious the symptoms become.

Early signs and symptoms 
Recognizing early symptoms of hyperglycemia can help you treat the condition promptly. Watch for:

• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Headache

Later signs and symptoms 
If hyperglycemia goes untreated, it can cause toxic acids (ketones) to build up in your blood and urine (ketoacidosis). Signs and symptoms include:

• Fruity-smelling breath
• Nausea and vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Dry mouth
• Weakness
• Confusion
• Coma
• Abdominal pain

When to see a doctor 
Call  emergency medical assistance if:

• You're sick and can't keep any food or fluids down, and
• Your blood glucose levels are persistently above 240 mg/dL (13 mmol/L) with ketones in your urine

Make an appointment with your doctor if:

• You experience ongoing diarrhea or vomiting, but you're able to take some foods or drinks
• You have a fever that lasts more than 24 hours
• Your blood glucose is more than 240 mg/dL (13 mmol/L) even though you've taken your diabetes medication
• You have trouble keeping your blood glucose within the desired range

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperglycemia/DS01168/DSECTION=symptoms

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