Hyperglycemia vs. Diabetes?

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I have been incredibly tired for the past 6 years or so and was diagnosed with chronic Epstein Barr Virus, but was told there wasn't much I could do about it. Now I am wondering if my fatigue could be related to being hyperglycemic or even diabetic. What is the difference between hyperglycemia and diabetes, and is there one test for the both or are they tested separately? I realize a trip to my doctor is in order, I just wanted some background info from people who knew from experience. Thanks!

So perhaps I mean hypoglycemia. See... I need all the help I can get!! Thank you!

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Hypoglycemia occurs in people who have consistenly low blood sugar levels. This is caused by an over active pancreas, one which secretes too much insulin. They will have to eat 6 small meals a day in order to keep blood sugar levels up and monitor blood sugar via a glucometer.

Diabetes Type I is someone whose pancreas is failing to produce ANY insulin at all. They require insulin injections or they can get the insulin via an insulin pump. They also must monitor insulin levels via a glucometer.

Diabetes Type II is someone whose pancreas is still producing insulin but not enough to regulate blood sugar levels. They typically manage the disease via diet control and or oral medication. They must also monitor blood sugar levels, but not as tightly as someone who is Insulin dependent.

The test is the same for all of the above it is called a Glucose Tolerance Test or GTT. It requires you to go to the hospital lab and drink an oral test liquid, which is high in glucose. Blood is then drawn at 30 minutes, 2 hours and sometimes 4 or 6 hours post.

Six years is a very long time to go without diagnoses and fatigue is only one symptom of diabetes. The most common for hypoglcemia are fatigue, dizziness, and fainting among others.
The most common for diabetes are extreme thirst, frequent unrination, rapid extreme weight loss, and headache. Keep in mind these are only a few of the most common symptoms, and only a doctor can evalutate and diagnose this illness.

But it is always a good idea to get a second opinion if you are not satisfied with the Epstein Barr Dx.

Hope this helps!

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Here, I hope this helps you: Hyperglycemia is when your blood sugar is high. Hypoglycemia is when your blood sugar is low. You can have both while not having diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes, what I have, can be found in anybody, including skinny people. It is also known as juvenile diabetes and is often seen in younger people.Type 1 is where your pancreas completely shuts down and no longer makes insulin. Insulin is this stuff that controls the amount of sugar in your blood. Type 1 diabetics have to give their selves insulin through shots or an insulin pump (I have a pump). Is normally hereditary. I don't think type 1 is strictly genetic because nobody in my family has it but all of a sudden I did. Type 2 Diabetes is the type that is based on the diet and you normally see with overweight people, mostly adults. This type is where you pancreas doesn't completely shut down, and still make a little insulin. It can sometimes be hereditary but is mostly to do with the overweight thing. You can have type 2 when you are younger. And yes it can go away with proper exercise and diet. If somebodies blood sugar goes up, they should take more insulin. And if their blood sugar goes down they should eat something with lots of carbs, something sugary, not fatty like chocolate.

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Hyper and hypo glycemia are simply terms that describe the level of your blood sugar whereas diabetes is a disease caused by your body's failure to produce enough insulin. A common sign of diabetes is hyperglycemia. Hypoglycemia can occur in a diabetic who has been given too much insulin or has not eaten recently.
The way to tell if your blood sugar is abnormal which might indicate diabetes is to have a fasting blood sugar test. This means you go without eating or drinking anything except water for 12 hours. Your blood sugar is tested and if it is above 126 you are hyperglycemic and have diabetes. Normal blood sugar is between 70 and 110. 110-125 would be hyperglycemic but not diagnostic of diabetes. Below 70 would of course be hypoglycemic.

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Hyperglycemia vs. Diabetes?
I have been incredibly tired for the past 6 years or so and was diagnosed with chronic Epstein Barr Virus, but was told there wasn't much I could do about it. Now I am wondering if my fatigue could be related to being hyperglycemic or even diabetic. What is the difference between...

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Hyperglycemia and Diabetes is the same thing. Hypoglycemia is when you have low blood sugar. I have Hypoglycemia. You can regulate that with your food. However you do need to get a fasting glucose before you can be diagnosed with either. If you are thirsty all the time and have to urinate constantly it is most likely diabetes. If you feel tired all the time and weak it could be hypoglycemia or it could be your thyroid. You really need to go see your doctor to find out for certain.