High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a condition in which there is an excessive amount of glucose in the blood plasma. It's generally defined as 180 milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood (mg/dl) and assumes that the measurement is taken two hours after a meal. Hyperglycemia may not produce symptoms until the blood sugar level reaches 270 mg/dl.
Instructions
1. Eat smaller meals or eat less often. Blood sugar rises after a meal as the food is digested and converted into sugar. Reducing the amount that you eat at any one time will minimize the blood sugar increase. Diabetics will frequently need to check their blood sugar after each meal.
2. Reduce the amount of sugar that you eat. Simple sugar is especially dangerous for people who tend to be hyperglycemic and may need to be completely eliminated from the diet in severe cases. Hyperglycemic patients should also monitor their intake of complex carbohydrates since they will eventually be broken down into simple sugars.
3. Increase the amount of fiber that you eat to reduce your blood sugar level. You should eat more fruits and vegetables to ensure you get at least 50 grams of fiber each day.
4. Inject insulin intravenously to reduce your blood sugar level quickly. Some diabetics frequently need to treat hyperglycemia by self-injecting insulin. Medical personnel may need to do this if the patient is incapacitated.
5. Perform aerobic exercise. Prolonged exercise such as bicycling or running can reduce the blood sugar level effectively. Diabetics need to monitor their blood sugar level and ketone level before exercising. You should refrain from aerobic exercise if your blood glucose level is above 240 mg/dl and your urine contains ketones.
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