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Studies have shown that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) affect the electrical characteristics of the heart, producing particular changes that can be seen on an ECG.—New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024 Type 2 diabetes is a disease that causes high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), insulin resistance, and widespread changes to the brain.—Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 3 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for hyperglycemia
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borrowed from French hyperglycémie, from hyper-hyper- + glycémieglycemia
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