HYPERGLCEMIA

Hyperglycemia is when my blood sugar goes TOO HIGH!  It is dangerous for blood sugar to go up.  This can cause more physical problems for the future.  It is one of the major causes in Juvenile Diabetics.  I consider my blood sugar high when it is above 180.  High sugar levels are determined by you doctor.  Once it is above that reading, insulin must be used to bring the blood sugar level down.  Some symptoms are:  high blood glucose, high levels of sugar in the urine, frequent urination, and increased thirst.  Hypergycemia happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body can't use insulin properly. When my blood sugar is high, I do the following:  give my self insulin (how much denpends on how high the blood sugar reading is)or exercise.  When I have high blood sugar, I test my urine for ketones.  Ketones are produced when the body burns fat for energy.  Too much of this is not good and causes ketoacidosis which can cause life threatening problems.  Some symptoms are:  shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, nausea and vomiting, and very dry mouth.


Future problems from ongoing hyperglycemia include:

• Eye problems
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nueropathy (nerve damage)
• Slow-healing cuts and sores
• Decreased vision
• Nerve damage causing painful cold or insensitive feet loss of hair on the lower extremities
• Stomach and intestinal

SO, in order to stay as healthy as possible and have good control over your blood sugar readings, one must check blood sugar a good amount of times each day, exercise, and do the appropriate amount of insulin.