hyperglycemia

Or hy·per·gly·cae·mi·a

[hahy-per-glahy-see-mee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood.

Other Word Forms

• hyperglycemic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperglycemia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; hyper-, glycemia

Example Sentences

And when that doesn’t work, you get elevated blood sugar, or hyperglycemia.

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Physical inactivity is the fourth leading mortality risk factor, following hypertension, smoking, and hyperglycemia.

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Not taking medication regularly for diabetes can lead to dangerous consequences like severe hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, coma and sometimes death.

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"This underscores the fact that diabetes is largely a self-managed disease and that individuals with less experience managing their disease require additional education and support around major holidays to avoid hyperglycemia."

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These patients suffered from a broader mix of illnesses — including hyperglycemia, blood clots and dehydration — than those in Leff’s original study.

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