Hyperglycemia Management Quick Guide Hyperglycemia is known as "high blood glucose (sugar)". It is a condition in which the amount of glucose in the blood is higher than normal. It occurs when your body does not produce enough insulin or use insulin properly.Insulin is a hormone secreted in the pancreas that allows your cells to use glucose for energy. [Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.] Available Languages: English (336KB) | Chinese (276KB) | Malay (436KB) | Tamil (345KB) | Bengali (384KB) | Thai (302KB)