Slightly too high blood sugar (beginning hyperglycemia)

Hyperglycemia, which is more commonly known as high blood sugar, occurs when the body is incapable of shuttling glucose out of the bloodstream so it can be transferred to cells for use as energy. In most cases, this condition is only a problem for diabetic individuals because these people suffer from dysfunction of insulin, the hormone used by the body for regulating blood sugar levels.

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

Symptoms of hyperglycemia usually take several weeks to develop and can involve:

  • Dry mouth and an unusual degree of thirst, which prompts the person to drink more water than normal. This condition is called polydipsia.
  • Polyuria, which refers to an increased frequency of urination, particularly during nighttime.
  • Polyphagia, which is an increase in both appetite and food consumption.
  • Irritability
  • Fatigue

More serious symptoms, which are generally caused by prolonged periods of high blood sugar causing damage to body tissues, often take longer to occur and can include:

  • Losing weight despite increased food intake
  • Kidney disorders
  • Blurry vision
  • Diminished hearing
  • Nerve damage, nerve pain and numbness or tingling in the extremities (peripheral neuropathy)
  • Cardiovascular diseases

Causes of Hyperglycemia

Individuals with diabetes are not able to convert blood sugar into energy either because on insufficient levels of insulin or because their insulin is simply not functioning correctly. This means that glucose stays in the bloodstream, resulting in high blood sugar levels. Diabetes takes two distinct forms: Type 1 and type 2.

Diagnosing and Treating Hyperglycemia

Diagnosing hyperglycemia is done by assessing symptoms and performing a simple blood glucose test. Depending on the severity of the condition and which type of diabetes the patient is diagnosed with, insulin and a variety of medication may be prescribed to help the person keep their blood sugar under control. Insulin comes in short, long and fast-acting forms, and a person suffering from type 1 diabetes is likely to be prescribed some combination of these.

Individuals who are either diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or are considered at risk for the disease are recommended to make alterations to their diet, lifestyle habits and exercise routine in order to lower blood sugar and keep it under control. These changes generally help to improve blood glucose control, individuals with type 2 diabetes may require medication eventually. These can include glitazones, acarbose, glucophage or sulphonylureas.

21 thoughts on “Slightly too high blood sugar (beginning hyperglycemia)”

    1. Gave up rice, sugar, all flour and lost 60 lbs in 6 months. At age 57 that’s an incredible achievement. My fasting glucose is now in 80’s as opposed to mid to high 90’s. If I did it you can too!

  1. Aneca Lindquist

    Have liver issues and chronic pancreatitis. Just checked my sugar after earring within 1-2hours and drinking sugary drink. It’s only 68. Nirmak?

    1. Narasimha Murthy

      Today I am not taken diabetic tablet and taken sweet toddy my sugar level 517 but more than 13years of diabetic patient this is the first time range

    1. should be measured after 2 hours from eating…normal range is 100-140 mg/dl
      Your level of 117 is normal.

  2. Y`ana Kathath

    My fasting glucose level was 76 after 12 hours fasting. I ate 4 slices of deli chicken, 2 slices of cheese, four cups of lettuce with 1 to 2 tablespoons of mustard,…..7 almonds and 1 cup of mango for breakfast. My reading 2 hours later was 1o1. Is there an issue being over 1oo with a start reading so low…..

  3. My today fasting blood sugar was 110.Is it good or Bad.I have sugar patient or not.Should I take medication?Wha kind of help may reduce my fasting blood sugar upto 100

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