Hyperglycemia: Causes
Pathogenesis (development of disease) The cause of hyperglycemia is either impaired insulin secretion and/or impaired insulin action (insulin resistance). Hyperglycemia is the result of a disturbance in the coordination or regulation between glucose delivery by the liver, ie, from the glycogen reservoir or by gluconeogenesis, and glucose uptake by the consuming organs. Regulation is by … Hyperglycemia: Causes