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Hyperglycemia
Elevated blood sugar level. It is more often seen as a consequence of therapy in premature infants. Steroid medication, excessive intravenously administered glucose, and infection can all cause elevated glucose levels.
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Date Last Modified: 08/28/2003 11:20