Knowing  Hyperglicemia and what is the risk if not be    prevented ?

Hyperglycemia is a major cause of many of the complications that happen to people who have diabetes. The two main reasons for having hyperglycemia are poor blood glucose control and getting sick. When you were first diagnosed with diabetes, you probably had hyperglycemia-and in fact, your blood glucose level may have been much higher than 200 mg/dl. Normal blood sugar levels are between 60-110 mg/dl (normal values may vary from laboratory to laboratory). If you have a fasting blood sugar level of between 110 and 125 mg/dl, you are diagnosed as having impaired glucose tolerance. This is a strong risk factor for developing diabetes

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If you have any two blood sugar readings over 200mg/dl, you also may be diagnosed with diabetes.

High blood glucose happens when the body has too little, or not enough, insulin or when the body can’t use insulin properly. Low insulin levels prevent the body from converting our primary energy source glucose into glycogen. The body’s ability to convert glucose into glycogen and back into glucose is common in order to maintain homeostasis. Our bodies utilize as much sugar as possible for energy following a meal. however, in states of rest, the body stores that glucose into glycogen so that it can be used in the future when the body is deprived or starved of glucose. Hyperglycemia prevents the glucose-glycogen conversion and allows sugar to circulate the blood more so than normal even with the body at rest. When there is not enough insulin, the body cannot use glucose for fuel. These fats produce ketones when they are broken down. The body tries to get rid of the extra ketones through the urine. But if there are too many, they build up in the bloodstream causing ketoacidosis. The symptoms of ketoacidosis usually develop slowly.

In some people, stress hyperglycemia may indicate a reduced insulin secretory capacity or a reduced sensitivity, and is sometimes the first clue to incipient diabetes. Also, Hyperglycemia is a risk factor for early death and morbidity in extremely low birth-weight infants. It is a serious problem in diabetes.

The best way to prevent hyperglycemia is by through healthy food choices, exercising, and taking your medications as prescribed by your health care provider. Hyperglycemia can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Too much sugar in the bloodstream for long periods of time can cause damage to the vessels that supply blood to vital organs, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, vision problems, and nerve problems in people with diabetes.

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