Worldwide, there are millions of people who suffer from diabetes. However, not many of them know the damage that diabetes can do if it is not managed. High blood sugar can affect your vessels, nerves and organs. The only way to combat diabetes is to control the bold sugar levels in the blood. You should recognize early warning signs of high blood sugar and protect yourself from future risks. Here is what you need about high blood sugar and a list of some signs that you should look out for.
What is high blood sugar?
Hyperglycaemia is the medical term for a high blood sugar (glucose) level. It’s a common problem for people with diabetes.
It can affect people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as pregnant women with gestational diabetes. It can occasionally affect people who don’t have diabetes, but usually only people who are seriously ill, such as those who have recently had a stroke or heart attack, or have a severe infection.
Anyone can experience spikes in their blood sugar levels when they eat certain foods that are loaded with sugars. The real danger is when your blood sugar stays high for an extended period of time.
You may urinate more often if you drink plenty of liquids. But, if you know some of the symptoms of high blood sugar and recognize them, it can motivate you to take the necessary steps to keep it under control.
What are the causes of high blood sugar?
There are a number of different factors that contribute to high blood sugar symptoms including:
– Poor diet
– Stress
– Lack of physical activity
– Use of certain medications
– Certain health conditions
What are the symptoms of high blood sugar levels?
If you are able to identify the early symptoms of high blood sugar, you can be safe from diabetes and all the negative effects that accompany this disease.
When a person has high blood sugar, it doesn’t always mean they have diabetes. Below is a complete list of symptoms that indicate that you may have high blood sugar:
– Increased thirst
– Dry mouth
– Always being hungry
– Frequent urination and/or urination during the night
– Dry and itchy skin
– Daily fatigue or extreme tiredness
– Difficulty concentrating
– Excess abdominal fat/weight gain
– Recurrent infections
– Blurred vision
– Hearing loss
– Impotence
– Slow healing of cuts and wounds
– Nerve problems
– Stomach problems
Make sure to take some action in case you notice any of these signs.
Although all these symptoms may not be related to diabetes, they are indicating that there is a high chance of developing this disease. You can use this information to make changes in your lifestyle that will keep you healthy.
References: timesofindia.indiatimes.com, nhsinform.sco
