I know having my blood sugar go too low cause a diabetic coma, but what happens if my blood sugar gets too high?
A. High blood glucose is called hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia may be caused by eating too much, lack of physical activity, illness, stress, the body not having enough insulin, the body not being able to use the insulin present, skipping medicine, or exercising less than usual. Symptoms include confusion, drowsiness, rapid breathing, fruity breath odor, increased urination, unusual thirst, low blood pressure, high levels of sugar in the urine, blurred vision, fatigue, headache, nausea, difficulty concentrating, or changes in mental status. Hyperglycemia may be controlled with oral diabetic medications and/or insulin therapy. Exercise is also a common treatment for hyperglycemia. (Please note: If your blood sugar is higher than 240mg/dL, check your urine for ketones before exercising. If there are ketones in the urine, do not exercise, this could make the blood sugar even higher. Contact a doctor if this occurs.) Other measures that may be taken to help decrease your blood sugar include c
