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Hyperglycaemia

Hyperglycaemia means a higher than normal high level of glucose in the blood. It is generally only seen in people with type 1 diabetes (also known as insulin dependent diabetes).

In this condition, which affects 1% of the population, the body produces little or no insulin. Insulin is essential for the building up of important large molecules, such as fats and proteins, from small molecules such as glucose and amino acids. The condition requires life-long treatment, constant checking of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood, and a regular watch for complications.

Fortunately most people will recognise the signs that their glucose is high and take steps to get it back to normal. These steps will involve adjusting the levels of insulin, which is normally taken by people with type 1 diabetes to control their condition.

Most people with type 2 diabetes manage their diabetes by carefully controlling their diet, or a combination of diet and tablets, but there are some people with type 2 diabetes who also take insulin.

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