Hyperglycemia ( high blood glucose/sugar ) in diabetes is treated and prevented

The treatment of  Hyperglycemia in Diabetes

If you have diabetes and have any of the early signs of hyperglycemia, be sure to test your blood sugar several times. You will need to have a record of several blood sugar readings before you call your health care provider. He or she may recommend the following changes:

• Drink more water. Water helps remove the excess sugar from your urine and helps you avoid dehydration.
• Exercise more. Exercise will help to lower your blood sugar. Caution: If you have type 1 diabetes and your blood sugar is over 240 mg/dL, you need to check your urine for ketones. When you have ketones, do NOT exercise. If you have type 2 diabetes and your blood sugar is over 300 mg/dL, even without ketones, do NOT exercise. 
• Change your eating habits. You may need to meet with a dietitian to change the amount and types of foods you are eating.
• Change your medications. Your health care provider may change the amount, timing, or type of diabetes medications you take. Do not make adjustments in your diabetes medications without first talking with your health care provider.

If you have type 1 diabetes and your blood sugar is more than 250 mg/dL, your doctor may want you to test your urine or blood for ketones.

Call your doctor if your blood sugar is consistently greater than 180 mg/dL 1-2 hours after a meal or if you have two consecutive readings greater than 300 mg/dL.

Preventive action for  Hyperglycemia in Diabetes

To prevent hyperglycemia in diabetes, make sure you are following your meal plan, exercise program, and medicine schedule.

• Know your diet, count the total amounts of carbohydrate that you are consuming 
• Test your blood sugar regularly. 
• Know when to contact your health care provider if you have repeated abnormal blood sugar readings. 
• Make sure you always wear medical identification that states you have diabetes so you can receive proper treatment in the event of an emergency.