| Conversely, very preterm infants are also susceptible to hyperglycaemia and glycosuria, which can disturb fluid balance by inducing an osmotic diuresis. |
| Cardiovascular disease is substantially increased in diabetes, with hyperglycaemia an independent risk factor. |
| Patients with insulin resistance have hyperinsulinaemia together with normoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. |
| Usually the first symptoms of hyperglycaemia set in gradually, over a period of hours or days. |
| People who have a raised blood sugar level, but fall short of a diabetes diagnosis – otherwise known as non-diabetic hyperglycaemia – can nevertheless be at high risk of developing the condition. |
| Inadequate dosage or discontinuation of treatment, especially in type 1 diabeties, may lead to hyperglycaemia. |
