Recent Examples on the WebThat can lead to high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition due to high blood sugars and lack of insulin.—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024 In the form of a beverage, pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, combats inflammation, and prevents hyperglycemia, studies suggest.—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 Severe hyperglycemia can induce diabetic ketoacidosis requiring hospitalization and emergency medical services.—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 May 2024 Diabetics will want to consult their medical provider on how to treat hyperglycemia.—Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 2 Feb. 2024 Kefir also causes a significant decline in HbA1C (glucose attached to hemoglobins, causing hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar).—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024 Being overweight or obese—and related health conditions like hyperglycemia and diabetes—are the primary factors responsible, La Vecchia said in a news release on the study.—Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 30 Jan. 2024 The body can now regulate the extra sugar properly, preventing abnormally high levels of glucose—known as hyperglycemia.—Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 Long-term effects of hyperglycemia in humans include nerve damage to the hands and feet and permanent damage to eyesight.—Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French hyperglycémie, from hyper-hyper- + glycémieglycemia
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