Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a condition in which the levels of glucose or sugar in the blood are higher than normal. It can be caused by many factors including an underlying medical condition, medication use and eating too much food without exercising enough.

The symptoms and signs of hyperglycemia range from mild to severe depending on how long you’ve had the problem and how serious it is. Mild hyperglycemia may go unnoticed unless you test your blood regularly at home or have annual physicals performed by your doctor. Serious cases may require immediate medical attention as untreated hyperglycemia can lead to complications such as coma, stroke or death if left untreated for too long.”

Nursing Diagnosis For Hyperglycemia

1. Activity intolerance

Fatigue, weakness and/or asthenia (feeling tired) are common symptoms of hyperglycemia. They may occur early on in the course of the disease or can be delayed by several months after onset. Patients may report feeling more fatigued than usual during exercise and complain that they cannot do their usual activities without becoming exhausted sooner than normal. This can result in them avoiding physical activity, which leads to further deconditioning and weight gain as well as increasing their risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack or stroke.[1]

2. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements

• Eat a healthy diet. Eat foods that are high in fiber, protein, and nutrients.
• Exercise regularly. Exercise helps control your weight and can improve your blood sugar levels.

3. Ineffective tissue perfusion

Ineffective tissue perfusion is a condition that occurs when blood flow to the cells is interrupted or slowed. This can occur for various reasons, including poor circulation due to insufficient heart function, poor kidney function and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

4. If you begin to notice these symptoms and signs, contact a medical professional immediately.

If you notice the symptoms and signs listed above, call 911 immediately. Do not give the patient anything to eat or drink. Do not administer insulin.

Closing

If you begin to notice these symptoms and signs, contact a medical professional immediately. This can help prevent serious health complications and make sure that your condition is treated as soon as possible.