| There may be times when your blood glucose level
rises above normal and stays there. This condition, hyperglycemia,
can occur gradually and without symptoms, or it can occur rapidly.
Usually, you will be able to lower your own blood glucose. There
are times, however, when emergency care is needed.
Causes of Hyperglycemia:
- Too little insulin or oral medication.
- Too much food.
- Less activity or exercise than usual.
- More stress than usual.
- Infection, illness or injury.
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth and skin
- Increased thirst
- Increased hunger
- Blurry vision
- Unexplained weight loss
- Increased urination
How to Treat Hyperglycemia:
- Check blood glucose more frequently than usual and record the
results. These records will help you and your diabetes team find
patterns and adjust your treatment to avoid hyperglycemia.
- Check for urine ketones (essential
if you have Type 1 diabetes) and call your doctor is ketones are
present.
- Take your insulin or oral agent as prescribed. (Adjust dosage
only if told to do so by your doctor.)
- Follow your meal plan, adding more calorie-free fluids.
- Follow your exercise plan only if ketones are absent.
- Follow sick day guidelines.
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