hyperglycemia
Americannoun
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Origin of hyperglycemia
From New Latin, dating back to 1890–95; see origin at hyper-, glycemia
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Corcept has one marketed product, called Korlym, which is a presentation of the drug mifepristone used to control hyperglycemia in certain patients with Cushing syndrome.
From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025
Blocking PI3K entirely can lead to side effects such as hyperglycemia.
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025
And when that doesn’t work, you get elevated blood sugar, or hyperglycemia.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
It comes from a class of drugs also used to control hyperglycemia caused by Cushing’s syndrome; treat brain and ovarian cancers, endometriosis and fibroids; and even induce labor.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023
These patients suffered from a broader mix of illnesses — including hyperglycemia, blood clots and dehydration — than those in Leff’s original study.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2023
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