Hyperglycemia is best defined as which of the following?

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Hyperglycemia is best defined as which of the following?

Hyperglycemia specifically means elevated blood glucose levels. The prefix “hyper-” means high, so this term names a high blood sugar condition, often seen when insulin isn’t available in sufficient amount or doesn’t work properly. It’s the opposite of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and is more precise than a vague label like “abnormal,” which doesn’t specify the direction of the change. A normal or unchanged blood sugar level wouldn’t be described as hyperglycemia.

Hyperglycemia specifically means elevated blood glucose levels. The prefix “hyper-” means high, so this term names a high blood sugar condition, often seen when insulin isn’t available in sufficient amount or doesn’t work properly. It’s the opposite of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and is more precise than a vague label like “abnormal,” which doesn’t specify the direction of the change. A normal or unchanged blood sugar level wouldn’t be described as hyperglycemia.

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