A 62-year-old man with diabetes checks his blood sugar levels and finds they are elevated. Which term best describes this condition?

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Hyperglycemia is a condition where there is an excess of glucose in the bloodstream. This can occur in individuals with diabetes when their body is not able to use insulin effectively to regulate blood sugar levels. The other options (A, C, D) are all related to glucose and insulin but do not specifically describe the elevated blood sugar levels seen in hyperglycemia.

A 62-Year-Old Man with Diabetes Checks His Blood Sugar Levels