Hyperglycemia

Have there been times when your blood glucose went up and you just couldn’t figure out why? There are multiple factors that can cause blood glucose to rise. Sometimes it seems that eating consistently, exercising regularly and taking your medications aren’t enough. Not all factors are within your control.

Learning about different causes of hyperglycemia can help you look for patterns and focus on improving your diabetes management. The following chart lists various factors that may affect your blood glucose.