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Is hyperglycaemia an indication that someone is experiencing septic shock?

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Not very specific: Hyperglycemia can be a sign of inflammation or systemic stress. This can be caused by many, many conditions, one of which can be septic shock. But, really any condition can also cause hyperglycemia: pneumonia, heart attack, stroke, blood clots, etc. So, it is not a good marker to tell if you have septic shock. Sometimes, however, HYPOglycemia (too low) can be associated with septic shock. FYI.

Answered 6/6/2014

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