Diabetes WA - Hyperglycaemia

Hyperglycaemia occurs when your blood sugar level is too high. This can develop over hours or even days. It is possible for your blood sugar level to be high and not be aware of it.

Warning Signs

Feeling constantly thirsty
Passing large volumes of urine, frequently
Feeling tired
Blurred vision
Infections e.g. thrush
Weight loss

Common Causes

General Illness
Infections
Stress
Too much carbohydrate food at once
Not enough insulin or diabetes tablets
Other tablets or medicines e.g. Cortisone

Action

Type 2 Diabetes: It is normal for blood sugar levels to go up and down on a daily basis and an occasional high blood sugar level is not a drastic problem. However, if your blood sugar level remains high for a few days or if you are sick, it is best to contact your doctor.

Type 1 Diabetes: Contact your doctor or diabetes educator for advice about increasing your dose of short acting (clear) insulin. Keep testing your blood sugar level frequently and test your urine for ketones every time you pass urine.

Make sure you drink plenty of water or low calorie fluids to keep up with fluid lost by passing more urine.

Contact your doctor or go to hospital if:

Vomiting stops you from drinking and makes eating difficult
Blood sugar levels remains high
Moderate to large ketones are present in the urine

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