High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)
Causes
High blood sugar (also called hyperglycemia) is when there is too much sugar in your blood. Over time, it can cause serious health problems. High blood sugar can happen if you:
- Skip a dose of insulin or diabetes pills
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- Are less active than usual
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High blood sugar can also happen as your diabetes changes over time.
Signs and symptoms
Here's what may happen when your blood sugar is high:
Or you may have no symptoms at all.
What to do about high blood sugar
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