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May 25, 2007, Newsletter Issue #104: Hyperglycemia - Causes and Treatment
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Tip of the Week
There are many causes of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), including, but not limited to:
1) infection 2) medication effect, i.e. prednisone or Sulfa 3) dehydration 4) improper eating 5) incorrect insulin or antidiabetic agent dosing
The keys to the treatment of hyperglycemia involve:
1) Determining what caused it and correcting the cause 2) treating the high blood sugar 3) prevention complications
If your glucoses are high, repeatedly, over the course of several days, and you have no idea why, you should see your health care provider as soon as possible for recommendations -- you may need insulin or antidiabetic medication adjustments, alter your diet plan, or change another medication that may be contributing to the elevated blood sugar level.
For a one or two time glucose that is elevated, you may want to:
1) Monitor more frequently -- become aware of your blood sugar patterns during the day. Are they higher at a certain time of day? 2) Drink plenty of water to prevent or treat dehydration 3) Problem-solve the cause: Did you overeat? Skip exercise? Are you under unusual stress? Are you starting to get sick?
Sometimes reviewing your day can provide clues to the cause of periodic elevated blood sugars, and you can take steps to prevent a recurrence. However, if the elevations are more than periodic, see your physician.
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