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hyperglycemic

hyperglycemic

7.9
A person with too much sugar in the blood
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərɡlaɪˈsimɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiperglucémico
  • A hyperglycemic may require immediate medical attention to lower their blood sugar levels.

Examples

  • Many hyperglycemics need to monitor their diets closely.

  • The hospital admitted a hyperglycemic who was feeling dizzy and weak.

  • The nurse quickly recognized the symptoms in the hyperglycemic and called for a doctor.

  • A hyperglycemic reaction can be dangerous.

  • The nurse quickly recognized the symptoms in the hyperglycemic patient and called for a doctor.

  • A hyperglycemic individual may require immediate medical attention to lower their blood sugar levels.

  • The hospital admitted a hyperglycemic who was feeling dizzy and needed treatment.

Synonyms

diabetic
vshyperglycemic
29 3.9

A person who has a disease that makes blood sugar too high

has an abnormally high blood sugar level now rather than a long-term regulating disorder
prediabetic
vshyperglycemic
  • Specialized
5.1

A person with higher than normal blood sugar levels but not diabetes

has an abnormally high blood sugar level rather than just elevated risk

Antonyms

hypoglycemic
  • Specialized
8 7.9

A condition in which blood sugar is very low and can make you feel dizzy

How High

hyperglycemic
  • Specialized
7.9
hypoglycemic
  • Specialized
8 7.9

Surface Forms

hyperglycemic singular
hyperglycemics plural

Etymology

Hyperglycemic breaks into Greek parts hyper- 'too much', glyc- 'sweet' like glucose, and -emia 'blood', so a hyperglycemic is a person with 'too much sugar in their blood'.