Chapter 22, Problem 22.54AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia on the basis of blood sugar levels and resulting symptoms has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Hyperglycemia is the technical term for high blood glucose; high blood glucose happens when the body has too little insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly.

Hypoglycemia is a clinical syndrome with diverse effects which is cause due to low plasma glucose concentration lead to symptoms and signs and there is resolution of the symptoms or signs when the plasma glucose concentration is raised.