Hyperglycemia Introduction to Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia is a medical term derived from two words—‘Hyper’ meaning excessive or more than normal, and ‘Glycemia’ referring to the presence of glucose in the blood. In simple terms, hyperglycemia indicates an abnormally high level of glucose circulating in the bloodstream. It is commonly associated with diabetes but can occur in various... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/what-is-hyperglycemia/4513