{"id":1183,"date":"2018-05-17T05:30:10","date_gmt":"2018-05-17T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:13:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:43:07","slug":"introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Hyperglycemia: Symptoms, Causes &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#What_is_the_Normal_Level_of_Sugar\" title=\"What is the Normal Level of Sugar?\">What is the Normal Level of Sugar?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#The_blood_glucose_ranges_as_defined_by_the_WHO_for_a_condition_called_hyperglycemia_are_as_follows\" title=\"The blood glucose ranges as defined by the WHO for a condition called hyperglycemia are as follows:\">The blood glucose ranges as defined by the WHO for a condition called hyperglycemia are as follows:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#Causes_of_High_Blood_Sugar_or_Hyperglycemia\" title=\"Causes of High Blood Sugar or Hyperglycemia\">Causes of High Blood Sugar or Hyperglycemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#Complications_of_High_Blood_Glucose\" title=\"Complications of High Blood Glucose\">Complications of High Blood Glucose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#Prevention_of_Hyperglycemia\" title=\"Prevention of Hyperglycemia\">Prevention of Hyperglycemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/introduction-to-hyperglycemia-symptoms-causes-treatment\/#Treatments_Available_for_Hyperglycemia\" title=\"Treatments Available for Hyperglycemia\">Treatments Available for Hyperglycemia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c8\">Higher than normal quantities of glucose in the blood is specifically referred to as hyperglycemia. On the contrary, when sugar levels go too low, the condition is referred to as <\/span><span class=\"c8\">hypoglycemia<\/span><span class=\"c1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.3c3cb3tucv10\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Normal_Level_of_Sugar\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">What is the Normal Level of Sugar?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><span class=\"c4\">Fasting<\/span><span class=\"c1\">: Blood sugar normal level for a person without diabetes: 70\u201399 mg\/dl (3.9\u20135.5 mmol\/L)<br>Official ADA recommendation for someone with diabetes: 80\u2013130 mg\/dl (4.4\u20137.2 mmol\/L)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c4\">2 hours after meals<\/span><span class=\"c1\">: Normal for a person without diabetes: Less than 140 mg\/dl (7.8 mmol\/L)<br>Official ADA recommendation for someone with diabetes: Less than 180 mg\/dl (10.0 mmol\/L)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c4\">HbA1c: Normal sugar level in the blood for a person without diabetes: Less than 5.7%<br>Official ADA recommendation for someone with diabetes: Less than 7.0%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1183\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.cfwlh439ro52\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_blood_glucose_ranges_as_defined_by_the_WHO_for_a_condition_called_hyperglycemia_are_as_follows\"><\/span><span class=\"c11\">The blood glucose ranges as defined by the WHO for a condition called hyperglycemia are as follows:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Blood glucose levels greater than 7.0 mmol\/L (126 mg\/dl) when fasting.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Blood glucose levels greater than 11.0 mmol\/L (200 mg\/dl) 2 hours after meals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/nHnRtC38lssgyfuoG1UVNNAfJZeGD1GW2z6crHVMBHuUUOQV7CtD_dgthtVpVrhttQGum5U4v-c0Aotqpv-mxM1hKaZVbVjMndE5mKBR4758H9E19HOFvjNK5JqqjXCjucqgxrtH\" alt=\"hyperglycemia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.vsm41ld0o31o\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_High_Blood_Sugar_or_Hyperglycemia\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Causes of High Blood Sugar or Hyperglycemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Higher levels of blood glucose are caused by the loss of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas or the development of resistance towards insulin in the body. Other high blood sugar causes include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Missing a dose of diabetic medication, tablets or insulin<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Eating more carbohydrates than your body and\/or medication can manage<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Being mentally or emotionally stressed (injury, surgery or anxiety)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Contracting an infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">In order to be able to control diabetes better, it is important to identify the symptoms of high blood sugar first. The following signs of high blood sugar will help you identify the condition better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Increased urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Increased thirst<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Increased hunger<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Feeling weak and tired<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Increased thirst<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Vision blurring<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Sores that don\u2019t heal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">It is advisable to check blood glucose readings at regular intervals using a compact glucometer in order to assess the condition and seek medical help as and when required in order to prevent chronic complications, such as eye, kidney, or heart disease or nerve damage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/iMHmi_9ULAXq8Ykqury0PByLzWXTy5Tj__eaCz5_TSKLYbWZWdhqIRxcOrCLkZxlCPcJoYwzksQsJTpEVlVxwApGURUR4ffOu5RNWZJc9A_JrM8slUWrfFwX6VTOQo_PmkCS1kH5\" alt=\"diabetes\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.ujgojabio3j0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications_of_High_Blood_Glucose\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Complications of High Blood Glucose<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">In the short term, continuously high blood sugar levels lead to ketoacidosis, a dangerous condition affecting those suffering from type 1 diabetes as well as those with type 2 diabetes dependent on insulin. If blood sugar levels rise above 15 mmol\/l (270 mg\/dl) the risk of ketoacidosis becomes even more significant. The risk of ketoacidosis increases if an insulin dose is missed or if the person with diabetes falls sick.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">In the long term, the damage can be more severe as consistently high blood sugar levels lead to an increased risk of organ damage, resulting in diabetes-related complications.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Diabetics should aim to maintain their blood sugar levels close to the target HbA1c range of 48mmol\/mol (6.5%). However, while aiming for this, it is imperative to ensure that their glucose levels don\u2019t go into hypoglycemia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/6IKZDRUGZEXAOiWHjoBUYghy0yiMwPD3wBmn7t6XMF1DDuKfWRls8OFNYqufCyBBcZHUaq_CTLYj9tCW7nb0O1SF3t7-5fXRutE0ZjSLPrSSODDUHfIbdp-v5nFENHW6G1bLCDSQ\" alt=\"test\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.pg3dyaovymmp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_Hyperglycemia\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Prevention of Hyperglycemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Rather than allowing hyperglycemia to reach a complex stage, it is advisable to take precautionary measures in order to prevent its onset. The following changes in your diet and lifestyle will be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c8\">Regular blood sugar testing using a glucometer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Managing carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Be consistent with medication<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Wear medical identification symbols<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/F6CljBPLfZ1QYQAGybRYkwaaEvVk_qYdUbuRTntIpDv-DC0X_b6GFj6lzDezx5FnfrYYuoU58yhDz9fPOGVvcik6IBzyBhsFueAyY5_PpBw41RJgDWSfFc_hM7oNvGLh9Bav62Ec\" alt=\"exercise\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.r8qa62end0u0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatments_Available_for_Hyperglycemia\"><\/span><span class=\"c10\">Treatments Available for Hyperglycemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\">The most important part of managing diabetes is to ensure taking regular readings using a handy smartphone glucometer. It is a good idea to keep a record on paper or with the help of your smartphone diabetes management app to consult your doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Exercise is another significant factor in promoting healthy blood sugar levels. If you take medicines that increase insulin, consult your doctor to find the most suitable time for exercise. If you have ketones in your urine, it is advisable to not exercise even if your blood glucose is above 300 mg\/dL without ketones present.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Streamline your diet and snacking habits in order to prevent any calorie or sugar overload.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Constantly consult your doctor and personalized diabetes educator to analyze your sugar patterns and how the medication and overall treatment are responding. Only they should change the amount, type, or timing of your diabetes medication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/hypoglycemia-in-children-behavioural-changes-and-symptoms\/\"><em>Hypoglycemia in Children: Behavioural Changes and Symptoms<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Take all the above-listed measures to ensure that you manage diabetes in the best possible manner.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult BeatO&#8217;s health coach for free and control your diabetes. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\">Download the BeatO app<\/a>!<br>Check your blood sugar level with <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-curv-glucometer-free-strips-lancets-type-c-usb-connector-not-compatible-with-ios?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=english_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CurvGluco\">Beato Glucometer <\/a>today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,7],"class_list":["post-1183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1183"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33463,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1183\/revisions\/33463"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}