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  • High blood glucose, or hyperglycemia, is a condition characterized by excessive amounts of sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream. There are several known causes for the development of hyperglycemia symptoms.

    The Facts

    Hyperglycemia can affect adults, children or infants. The American Diabetes Association lists potential symptoms of the condition that include frequent urination, increased thirst and high levels of sugar in the urine. Hyperglycemia in infants may not trigger any obvious symptoms.

    Causes

    Potential causes of hyperglycemia in adults or children include Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, illness-related stress, family or workplace stress, lack of exercise, overeating and poor nutritional choices.

    Causes in Infants

    Potential causes of hyperglycemia in infants include liver and hormone abnormalities, medication side effects and infections, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Some infants may also have clinical diabetes.

    Hyperglycemia and Diabetes

    Individuals under treatment for diabetes may experience hyperglycemia symptoms if their illness is poorly controlled, whether through forgetting to take diabetes medication, using expired insulin or using an insufficient insulin dose, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Recommendations

    The American Diabetes Association recommends that diabetics check their blood glucose frequently and learn to recognize the signs of hyperglycemia.

    Source:

    American Diabetes Association: Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose)

    U.S. National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health: Hyperglycemia - Infants

    The Mayo Clinic: Hyperglycemia and Diabetes - What to Watch Out For

    More Information:

    U.S. National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health: Managing Your Blood Sugar

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