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Recognizing symptoms of hyperglycemia

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(HealthDay News) -- Hyperglycemia, the medical term for high blood sugar, is a prime cause of complications among people with diabetes.

The following are warning signs of hyperglycemia:

having a high blood glucose reading
having above-normal levels of sugar in the urine
urinating frequently
feeling increasingly thirsty.

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Source: American Diabetes Association

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First published: 11/07/2011
Last updated: 11/07/2011

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