During periods of fasting and starvation, the glucocorticoid and other corticosteroid hormones are critical for survival because of their stimulation of gluconeogenesis by the liver. When the glucocorticoid hormones remain elevated for extended periods of time, what can occur?

Hyperglycemia

Explanation:

Hyperglycemia -

It is the characteristic of diabetes, i. e., high level of glucose in the blood,

when the blood glucose level is very high, as the body is not making insulin hormone.

During fasting and starvation period, the case of hyperglycemia arises, as the body is not able to produce the insulin hormone.

Hence, from the question, the correct term is Hyperglycemia.