noun
- Plural of hyperglycaemia; conditions characterized by abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood.
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'hyperglycemias'; medical/clinical term; often associated with diabetes and metabolic disorders
Examples
- The patient experienced repeated hyperglycaemias despite medication adjustments.
- Chronic hyperglycaemias can lead to serious complications such as neuropathy and retinopathy.
- The doctor monitored the child's hyperglycaemias closely during the hospital stay.
- Multiple hyperglycaemias were recorded in the patient's blood glucose log.
- Managing hyperglycaemias is a key component of diabetes care.