Contrary to what people think, the symptoms of high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, are subtle and not necessarily obvious. First of all, what is hyperglycemia?
Hyperglycemia occurs when excess glucose buildup in the bloodstream.
According to this, your blood sugar is considered high if:
The fasting blood glucose is 126 mg/dl or higher.
Your blood glucose is 200 mg/dl or higher two hours after a meal.
Your hemoglobin A1C (a test that measures blood sugar level over the past two-three months) is 6.5 or higher.
Furthermore, there are significant effects of high blood sugar, such as heart diseases, strokes, and nerve damage.
The tricky part, especially with type 2 diabetes, is that you may not feel anything when your blood sugar level is too high.
However, here are 9 signs you should check our blood sugar levels and the key warning symptoms of high blood sugar levels:
Fatigue
Fatigue may be the most common early sign of high blood sugar. If the patient notices that fatigue frequently occurs right after consuming carb-heavy meals, it might have to do with increased blood sugar levels. This is a sign that you may need to talk to a medical professional.
Increased urination
When the levels of blood sugar are too high, kidneys start trying to get rid of the sugar. They do that by pulling out water as they excrete the sugar.
Increased thirst:
This is a natural effect of increased urination.
Weight loss
Inadequate levels of insulin prevent the body from obtaining glucose from the bloodstream into the body cells to use as a source of energy. Therefore, weight loss occurs because the body starts burning muscle tissue and fat for energy.
Increased appetite
As a result of the cells not being able to access glucose for energy, one may feel more hungry than usual.
Headache
Dehydration can cause headaches and fatigue.
Blurred Vision
When there is excess sugar in the bloodstream, some areas of the body get affected, including the eyes. Basically, high bold sugar can cause blurred vision because the lens inside the eyes swells.
It is worth noting that this condition is temporary and not the same as blurry vision caused by long-term uncontrolled diabetes.
Recurrent infections.
Consistent high blood sugar can weaken the body’s immune responses, making it harder for the body to withstand some infections, resulting in more frequent, persistent, or serious infections.
Restlessness, tiredness, or difficulty waking up
High blood sugar can lead to insomnia during the night and next-day exhaustion. Furthermore, since the kidneys try to get rid of excess sugar with urine, frequent urinating leads to interrupted sleep, and fatigue that can interfere with sleep.
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