Hyperglycaemia | Diabetes Hub
Learn to spot the symptoms when your blood sugar level rises above healthy levels, and what you should do when it happens.
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Self-Monitoring of Blood Sugar
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Hyperglycaemia
Signs and symptoms
Also know as high blood sugar, hyperglycaemia happens when your blood sugar level is more than 16 mmol/L.
The common signs and symptoms include:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Increased hunger
Blurred vision
Headaches
Weight loss
Slow-healing cuts
Blood sugar level > 16 mmol/L
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What to do when you experience hyperglycaemia
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Check your blood sugar level more often
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Drink plenty of
plain water
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Seek medical advice if symptomatic, of if blood sugar level remains persistently high
>16mmol/L
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Go for regular check ups
Go for your regular check ups to detect and prevent complications. Your doctors will advise on frequency on the check ups depending on your condition.
Assessment/Test
Assessment/Test
- Weight and height (BMI)
- Blood pressure
- HbA1c (blood sugar)
- Stress, emotional well-being
Assessment/Test
- Lipid profile (cholesterol)
- Kidneys
- Eyes
- Feet
Frequency
Possible Complications
Kidney Failure
Blindness
Amputation
Heart attack
Stroke
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