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If you or a loved one has diabetes and are wondering about high blood sugar levels, do read on to understand what is high blood sugar and how high glucose can affect those with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Hyperglycemia?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hyperglycaemia is the term used to refer to high blood sugar levels or high levels of blood glucose. It refers to a condition when there is an excess of sugar in the blood, which usually happens when there are low levels of insulin in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are mainly two types of high blood sugar:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Fasting hyperglycemia: <\/b>Diabetics whose blood sugar levels are higher than 130 mg\/dL after 8 hours of being without food and water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Post-prandial hyperglycemia: <\/b>Diabetics whose blood sugar levels are higher than 180 mg\/dL 2 hours after finishing a meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Signs of hyperglycemia<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Hyperglycaemia does not usually cause many symptoms in the initial stage, but signs are noticeable when the levels of glucose are significantly high. Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia develop slowly over time, so it is important to speak to your doctor and understand when you need to check for the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are some of the early signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Frequent need to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Regular headache<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Vision changes or blurry vision<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Increase in thirst levels or frequent need to drink water\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Fatigue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Confusion or difficulty in concentrating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Shortness of breath without reasonable exertion<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Dryness in mouth<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Fruity smelling odor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Pain in the abdomen\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Recurring weakness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Blood sugar levels of more than 180 mg\/dL\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Signs and symptoms of ongoing hyperglycemia:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Coma in severe cases\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Loss of weight without too much exercising or reasonable explanation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Hair loss<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Diabetic neuropathy (damage to the nerves)<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Cuts and wounds take time to heal<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Erectile dysfunction in men<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Chronic diarrhea or chronic constipation<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Damage to kidneys, eyes, or blood vessels\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Skin infections<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Vaginal infections\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        What causes high blood sugar?<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Various factors could lead to high blood sugar. Here are some of the hyperglycemia causes to watch out for\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • If you have type 1 diabetes, you may not have given your body the required amount of insulin, whether orally or through other forms of treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • If you have type 2 diabetes, likely, there are not enough levels of insulin in the body, or the body is not able to use insulin the way it needs to.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Mental stress or stress in the form of physical stress could be from any illness.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Any recent infection or surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Meal portions are higher than what you are supposed to have.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • You exercised more than you are supposed to.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The dawn phenomenon is also known to trigger high blood sugar in certain people. This is a condition where there is a surge of hormones in the body daily, usually around dawn, which is around 4 or 5 am.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n