A member asked:

What are the health effects associated with hyperglycemia?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

There are many.: Acute effects of hyperglycemia can be fatigue, blurred vision, excessive urination and thirst. Over time one may lose weight abnormally. Long term hyperglycemia leads to the microvascular complications of diabetes. These are diabetic retinopathy and possible vision loss or blindness, neuropathy and increased risk of amputation of a lower limb, and nephropathy possibly leading to kidney dialysis.

Answered 5/16/2016

6.1k views

Thank

Risk of high glucose: Uncontrolled high blood glucose increase risk of all diabetic complications

Answered 6/19/2014

4k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How can I avoid or treat hyperglycemia?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What are the signs of a hyperglycemia attack?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does eating relieve symptoms of hyperglycemia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Does hyperglycemia cause you to lose your appetite?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: hyperglycemia?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers