hyperglycemia

noun

hy·​per·​gly·​ce·​mia ˌhī-pər-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 

: excess of sugar in the blood

hyperglycemic

ˌhī-pər-glī-ˈsē-mik 

adjective

Examples of hyperglycemia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Has Blood Sugar-Lowering Effects Red yeast rice supplements may benefit people with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). —Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2024

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

One study, presented at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in 2022, analyzed data from 135 patients who were admitted to the hospital with severe COVID-19 who had type 2 diabetes or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). —Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024

Consuming maltodextrin supplements regularly may lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in people with normal or low blood sugar levels. —Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 1 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French hyperglycémie, from hyper- hyper- + glycémie glycemia

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hyperglycemia

noun

hy·​per·​gly·​ce·​mia

variants or chiefly British hyperglycaemia

ˌhī-pər-glī-ˈsē-mē-ə 

: an excess of sugar in the blood

hyperglycemic adjective

or chiefly British hyperglycaemic

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