An abnormally high level of glucose in the blood that occurs in people with untreated or inadequately controlled diabetes mellitus. Hyperglycaemia may also occur in diabetics as a result of an infection, stress, or surgery. Features of the condition include passing large amounts of urine, thirst, glycosuria, and ketosis. If severe, hyperglycaemia may lead to confusion and coma, which need emergency treatment with insulin and intravenous infusion of fluids.
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