Diabetes/High Sugar

Introduction Changes in thirst, energy levels, or bathroom habits can be easy to explain away. Perhaps you have been drinking more water, sleeping poorly or simply having a busy week. But when these changes persist, they may be more than everyday inconveniences. They can sometimes be among the early warning…

Introduction Seeing a high blood sugar reading can be concerning, particularly when you have never been diagnosed with diabetes. While an isolated elevated reading does not necessarily mean that you have diabetes, repeated high blood glucose levels may indicate that your body is having difficulty regulating…

Introduction “My blood sugar is over 300, what should I do?” If you are concerned about high blood sugar, the immediate priorities are to confirm the reading, follow your prescribed treatment plan, check ketones when advised, stay hydrated and watch for warning signs. Knowing what to do if blood sugar is…

Introduction Blood sugar level is the amount of glucose present in the blood at any given time. It rises and falls throughout the day, depending on your food intake, activity levels, stress, and overall health. When glucose levels in the blood are high, it may indicate that the body does not have enough…

Introduction Pregnancy changes how the body uses insulin, the hormone that helps glucose move from the blood into cells for energy. As pregnancy progresses, some women become less sensitive to insulin. When the body cannot produce enough additional insulin to compensate, blood glucose levels rise, resulting…

Introduction Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body regulates blood glucose (also known as blood sugar). It develops when the body does not produce enough insulin, cannot use insulin effectively, or, in Type 1 diabetes, the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. As…

Introduction Hyperglycaemia is a clinical condition that requires careful monitoring and structured care, especially in individuals with diabetes. As uncontrolled hyperglycaemia can quickly lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acute complications, and long-term organ damage, structured nursing care …

Summary Symptoms of elevated blood sugar include frequent urination, excessive thirst, increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. Persistently high blood sugar may also contribute to slow-healing wounds and recurrent infections. When left unmanaged, hyperglycaemia can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and …