Research Notes on Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia (also known as high blood sugar) occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin. It is the major cause for the complications that occur in patients with diabetes.1 Some common symptoms include blurred vision, increased urination, headaches, and increased thirst.2
Fast Facts:
- Some complications may include diabetic ketoacidosis, blindness, stroke, nerve damage, heart disease, and kidney disease.3
- Exercise can help lower blood sugar levels.3
- Contact your physician if you develop chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and swelling of the lips or throat.4
5 Great Resources on Hyperglycemia
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Hyperglycemia
- Mayo Clinic: Hyperglycemia And Diabetes: What To Watch For
- Wikipedia : Hyperglycemia Information
- WiseGeek: What Is Hyperglycemia?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Hyperglycemia - Infants
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5 Latest Headlines on Hyperglycemia
What is Hyperglycemia?
- MamasHealth: What Is Hyperglycemia?
- Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Hyperglycemia Definition
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics: Hyperglycemia
- FamilyDoctor: What Is High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)?
What Are The Symptoms of Hyperglycemia?
- Cleveland Clinic (via ChemoCare): What Are Some Signs And Symptoms Of Hyperglycemia To Look For?
- American Diabetes Association: What Are The Symptoms Of Hyperglycemia?
- Joslin Diabetes Center: What Are The Symptoms Of High Blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia)?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Hyperglycemia?
- YourTotalHealth: Risk Factors And Potential Causes Of Hyperglycemia
- WrongDiagnosis: Complications Of Hyperglycemia
- ACCU-CHEK: Causes Of Hyperglycemia
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Hyperglycemia?
- McKinley Health Center: How Do You Treat Hyperglycemia?
- Wikipedia: Hyperglycemia: Treatment
- OrganizedWisdom: Glimepiride
- OrganizedWisdom: Tolazamide
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Hyperglycemia?
- Diabetes-Remedy: Herbal Approaches To Diabetes And Hyperglycemia
- PDRHealth: Herbals & Supplements: Onion
How Do You Prevent Hyperglycemia?
- Modern Medicine: How To Prevent High Blood Sugar
- Islets of Hope (IOH): Preventing Hyperglycemia During The Day
- Pharmacy Times: Prevention And Treatment Of Hyperglycemia In Hospitalized Patients
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Hyperglycemia
- HealthBoards: Feeling Effects Of High Blood Sugar
- SteadyHealth: I Need Advice Regarding Hyperglycemia
- Yahoo Answers: What Exactly Is Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia?
- YouTube: How To Avoid Hyperglycemia In A Diabetic Diet
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Hyperglycemia
- PubMed Central: Hyperglycemia Articles
- JAMA: Hyperglycemia Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles About Hyperglycemia
Clinical Trials on Hyperglycemia
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Hyperglycemia Studies
- CenterWatch: Hyperglycemia Clinical Trials
Research Notes References
- ↑ American Diabetes Association: Hyperglycemia
- ↑ MedicineNet: What Are the Symptoms Of Hyperglycemia In Diabetes?
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Hyperglycemia
- ↑ Cleveland Clinic (via ChemoCare): Hyperglycemia: When To Call Your Doctor Or Health Care Provider
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- Contributor: Melinda Cheatwood
- Reviewer: Tara
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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