10 Hyperglycemia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #1: Polyphagia
Polyphagia or hyperphagia describes the situation where there is excessive hunger and an increased appetite. This causes an abnormally large consumption of food. In hyperglycemia, glucose cannot enter the cells due to insulin resistance or inadequate insulin.
This causes the body to not be able to convert the consumed food into energy, leading to a constant state of hunger. Polyphagia can be seen in other conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Kleine-Levin syndrome, hyperthyroidism, and Bardet-Biedl syndrome.
