Diabetes and Cholesterol Metabolism

Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia these both conditions could be part of silent diabetic symptoms and they both involve difficulty in regulating blood sugar, or glucose. Hyperglycaemia causes due to high blood sugar (glucose) level. It's a common problem for people those are affected with  type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as pregnant women with gestational diabetes. High blood glucose levels lead to complication of Hyperglycaemia. It is a life-threatening condition. It requires immediate medical attention. Physical signs and symptoms of Hyperglycaemia includes extreme thirst, frequent urination, general weakness, abdominal pain, High fever (greater than 101 degrees F) sleepiness, confusion, hallucinations.

Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by a very low level of blood sugar (glucose), i.e. body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia is often related to the treatment of diabetes and it lowers the glucose level below 72 mg/dL (3.8mmol/L). The brain is at risk when glucose concentration goes below 72 mg/dL (3. 8 mmol/L). Symptoms of Hypoglycaemia includes Shaking, sweating, or clammy skin, Sudden nervousness, confusion, headache, or irritability, Rapid heart rate, Dizziness, weakness, or fatigue, hunger and nausea.