Term: high blood sugar Pronunciation: (hy blud SHUH-ger) May 24, 2024October 7, 2025 Description: Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. High blood sugar can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called hyperglycemia. Related Posts:Late Breaking Abstract - ASCO 2018 Blood Test…Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Increase Breast Cancer…The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor…Luspatercept Reduces Blood Transfusion Requirements…Blood-Based Screening Test Identifies…Single Blood Test for Multi-Cancer Early Detection