Hyperglycaemia

Exam Cram

• Hyperglycaemia is defined a raised blood glucose above 12mmol

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Causes

• Diabetes

  • Diabetes Ketotic Acidosis (DKA) 

  • HHS (Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic syndrome)

• High cortisol

  • Hypercortisolaemia (Cushing's Syndrome)

  • Exogenous steroids

  • Acute stress reaction: Sepsis 

Resources and References

Written in 2025