Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia is an increase in the concentration of glucose in the blood above the norm characteristic of a healthy person. **Glycose number** is an indicator used to assess the concentration of glucose in capillary or venous blood. Synonym: **glycemic level** (from ancient Greek βλῆν - smoldering sulfur - salt of sulfuric acid). Determination of glucose content is carried out using the eye analyzer method

Hyperglycemia (ancient Greek ὑπερ- “over-” + γλυκέω “sweet”) - an increase in glucose levels (fasting hyperglycemia more than 7.2 mmol/l of blood) or a persistent increase in blood glucose levels after meals (postprandial hyperglycemia). Hyperglycemia causes a number of diseases, as well as pathological conditions, which are disorders of carbohydrate and other types of metabolism.

Signs of hyperglycemic coma The following symptoms are identified in adults: - increased feeling of thirst; - constant feeling of hunger; -