Hyperglycemia

Question

Hyperglycemia
A) is caused by excess insulin.
B) causes glucosuria and polyuria.
C) causes hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.
D) is characteristic of adrenal insufficiency.

Accepted Answer

Hyperglycemia is caused by high levels of glucose in the blood and is typically associated with diabetes mellitus. The excess glucose in the urine leads to glucosuria and subsequent polyuria. Hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia are not typically associated with hyperglycemia, and excess insulin would actually lead to hypoglycemia rather than hyperglycemia. Adrenal insufficiency can cause hypoglycemia, but not hyperglycemia.