What is hyperglycemia?

What is hyperglycemia?

• A. Low blood sugar levels
• B. The medical term for high blood sugar levels
• C. Normal blood sugar levels
• D. A condition of high blood pressure

Answer: (B)

Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood sugar levels. It means there is more glucose in the blood than normal, often occurring in diabetes when insulin is insufficient or ineffective. Normal fasting glucose is about 70–99 mg/dL; glucose levels above this range indicate hyperglycemia. If it persists, it can cause thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision, and long‑term high blood sugar can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, and the heart. It is not low blood sugar, not normal blood sugar, and not related to high blood pressure.

Hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood sugar levels. It means there is more glucose in the blood than normal, often occurring in diabetes when insulin is insufficient or ineffective. Normal fasting glucose is about 70–99 mg/dL; glucose levels above this range indicate hyperglycemia. If it persists, it can cause thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision, and long‑term high blood sugar can damage nerves, kidneys, eyes, and the heart. It is not low blood sugar, not normal blood sugar, and not related to high blood pressure.