Hyperglycaemia

Treating hyperglycaemia

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes and you have symptoms of hyperglycaemia, follow the advice your care teamhas givenyou to reduce your blood sugar level.

If you're not sure what to do, contact your GP or care team.

You may be advised to:

change your diet for example, you may be advised to avoid foods that cause yourblood sugar levels to rise, such as cakes or sugary drinks
drink plenty of sugar-free fluids this can help if you're dehydrated
exercise more often gentle, regular exercise such as walking can often lower your blood sugar level, particularly if it helps you lose weight
if you use insulin, adjust your dose your care team can give you specific advice about how to do this

You may also be advised to monitor your blood sugar level more closely, or test your blood or urine for substances called ketones (associated with diabetic ketoacidosis).

Until your blood sugar level is back under control,watch out for additional symptoms that could be a sign of a more serious condition (see below).

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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