👉 Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, typically caused by an imbalance between the intake of glucose and the production or metabolism of the hormone insulin. When this occurs, the body's cells begin to break down glycogen (a type of stored glucose) into glucose, leading to a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. In individuals with diabetes, the body produces more insulin than it uses, which leads to an excess of glucose entering the bloodstream and causing hyperglycemia.
