Hyperglycemia

Definition

Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by higher than normal levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It typically occurs when the body has too little insulin or when the body cannot use insulin effectively.

Related terms

Insulin:

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

Type 2 Diabetes: A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose), often resulting from resistance to insulin or insufficient production.

Hypoglycemia:

A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood, often due to excessive insulin or insufficient dietary glucose