How to Use hyperglycemia in a Sentence

hyperglycemia

noun
  • Ethan, now 10, was near death from hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar.
    — Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, 6 Oct. 2017
  • That can allow too much sugar to build up in your bloodstream (hyperglycemia).
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Keep an eye out for symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
  • Severe cases of hyperglycemia can lead to loss of consciousness, seizure or death.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 12 Feb. 2020
  • This high level of glucose, termed hyperglycemia, is the hallmark of diabetes.
    — Dr. Natalie S. Rosen, ABC News, 10 June 2021
  • That said, consuming large amounts at one time can have mild laxative effects as well as cause headaches, nausea, and even hyperglycemia.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 7 Aug. 2024
  • It has long been known that with severe illness or infection, a stress response in the body can lead to high blood glucose, called hyperglycemia.
    — Carolyn Barber, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Insulin keeps the body’s blood sugar level from getting too high (known as hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).
    — Jason Duaine Hahn, PEOPLE.com, 27 Nov. 2019
  • As a result, the strain of extreme time shifting led to a form of hyperglycemia that foreshadows diabetes.
    — Erik Ness, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2012
  • Diabetics will want to consult their medical provider on how to treat hyperglycemia.
    — Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Too much glucose, known as hyperglycemia, or too little, known as hypoglycemia, can lead to additional health risks.
    — Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Dr Kreps also notes that hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) may increase the amount of magnesium excreted from the urine.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
  • This controls rapid blood sugar spikes (post-meal hyperglycemia) that can occur after eating a carbohydrate-rich diet alone.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Some side effects, like hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, could be dangerous for people with diabetes.
    — Sherry Christiansen Updated, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The latter drug, however, raises insulin resistance and may therefore make hyperglycemia even worse.
    — Claudia Wallis, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Type 2 diabetes is a disease that causes high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), insulin resistance, and widespread changes to the brain.
    — Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That can lead some people to develop hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and eventually diabetes.
    — Kimberly Truong, SELF, 7 Dec. 2018
  • People with diabetes are most at risk for hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, but blood sugar fluctuations can affect anyone.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2018
  • Balance Blood Sugar Over time, high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can harm your nerves and blood vessels, raising your risk for heart disease.
    — Amy Isler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That 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
  • Past research suggests that hyperglycemia increases amyloid beta accumulation in the brain, which has been linked with Alzheimer’s.
    — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Blood sugar levels help your providers monitor and treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar, usually due to diabetes).
    — Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Likewise, periodontitis is a risk factor for high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), a defining factor of diabetes.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023
  • People taking Abilify have reported high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which may lead to diabetes.
    — Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This prevents high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and serious complications.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This may be especially beneficial for people living with type 2 diabetes or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus — a group of diseases associated with high blood sugar, called hyperglycemia.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026
  • 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
  • Left untreated, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia can both be life-threatening, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 23 Feb. 2018

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