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Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies

Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies

Overview

High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in your blood rises above your target range. It can happen if:

  • You miss a dose of your type 2 diabetes medicine or a required dose of insulin.
  • You eat more than expected.
  • You exercise less than you are used to doing.
  • You take medicines that raise your blood sugar as a side effect. Examples include some anti-inflammatory medicines (corticosteroids) and some decongestants.
  • You are stressed or ill.
  • You are pregnant.

If you take insulin, you may have some mornings when your blood sugar level is very high, even if it was low when you went to bed. Talk with your doctor if this happens. You may need to check your blood sugar during the night to find out why your levels are high in the morning.

Information about Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies

Current as of: April 30, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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