Pronunciation: hy-per-gly-see-mee-uh
What it officially means
Hyperglycaemia refers to higher-than-normal blood glucose levels.
In diabetes management, it generally means readings above target range.
What people often hear
It sounds serious and medical.
In everyday terms, it usually means blood glucose is running high – sometimes without obvious symptoms.
What it meant in practice
Unlike hypos, high blood glucose often doesn’t feel immediately dramatic.
It may cause:-
- Thirst
- Tiredness
- Frequent urination
Or sometimes nothing noticeable at all.
That invisibility can make it harder to connect numbers with how you feel.
Bottom line
Hyperglycaemia means elevated blood glucose. It may or may not produce symptoms, and it is usually managed through longer-term adjustments.