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Article Name - Severe Hyperglycemia in a Febrile Patient: Sepsis as an Underlying Cause

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  • Introduction Hyperglycemia is a common finding in hospitalized patients and is often attributed to uncontrolled diabetes. However, in acutely ill patients, particularly those with fever, hyperglycemia may signal a ... 2025-10-07
  • Description Severe hyperglycemia in the context of acute infection can result from stress-induced insulin resistance and increased hepatic glucose output. In patients with previously well-controlled diabetes, a s ... 2025-10-07
  • Conclusion Hyperglycemia in febrile patients should prompt evaluation for underlying sepsis, especially when glycemic levels are significantly elevated without corresponding chronic indicators. This case demonst ... 2025-10-07
  • Acknowledgement None. ... 2025-10-07
  • Conflict of Interest None. ... 2025-10-07
  • References Shamoon, Harry, Rosa Hendler and Robert S. Sherwin. "Synergistic interactions among antiinsulin hormones in the pathogenesis of stress hyperglycemia in humans." J Clin Endocrinol Met ... 2025-10-07