Signs of high blood sugar

Most people think that only diabetics can have high blood sugar. But that’s not the case – anyone can suffer from it and not even notice the damage it causes to their nerves, blood vessels and internal organs.

Being hungry all the time. High blood sugar prevents glucose from being released into the cells and, as a result, the body doesn’t receive energy and is forced to keep asking for food over and over again – it seems like a vicious circle.

Excessive tiredness. In case of high blood sugar, the body is not able to conserve and absorb glucose in the way it should. Energy is not used efficiently and the body’s cells do not receive the fuel they need. All of this causes the person to feel tired even without having any reason for this.

Frequent urination: If the blood sugar level is too high, the kidneys cannot ignore it. Therefore, in order to try to balance the concentration of glucose in the blood and in the cells, the body dissolves the blood with intracellular fluid, thereby bringing the concentration of glucose in the blood closer to normal. The result is frequent urination.

Dry mouth and excessive thirst are the response to excessive fluid loss. The corresponding signal is sent to the brain by the hypothalamus, which evaluates the level of dehydration in the blood and causes thirst. Of course, you should not stop drinking. But give preference to water and unsweetened tea.

Weight loss

If you have high glucose levels, you can lose weight in the short term even if you eat a lot and the caloric value of the food is high. And there are several reasons for this:

The loss of fluids due to frequent urination causes a low level of fluids throughout the body, which causes weight loss.
If the insulin level is not sufficient for glucose metabolism, the body will focus on burning fat. Large amounts of urine with high glucose levels cause the body to expend more calories. In this way, the body tries to “get rid” of the excess glucose.

Infectious diseases

Urinary tract infections and fungal infections occur in both men and women. But they are more common among women with high blood sugar and diabetes. The large amount of sugar creates an excellent environment for fungi and bacteria to reproduce.

Dry skin

Dry skin can be related to high blood sugar for different reasons:

Excessive urination dehydrates the body to such an extent that the skin tissues begin to dry out. Skin problems on the legs are a sign of atherosclerosis – hardening and narrowing of the arteries and reduced blood circulation – a disease that often goes hand in hand with diabetes. Nerve damage can disrupt the normal functioning of the sweat glands. And these, as is well known, influence the water balance of the skin.

Difficulty with concentration and memory

High blood sugar prevents glucose from being released into brain cells, so the brain will have difficulty with energy production. This will affect your speed of thinking and decision making.

Blurred vision

Blurred vision is also the result of dehydration due to increased blood sugar. Everything suffers from this, including the cells in the eyes. As a result, they become deformed and the eyes lose the ability to focus properly.

Slow healing of injuries and cuts

Slow healing of skin and soft tissue is explained by the fact that high glucose prevents white blood cells from adhering to the walls of blood vessels. The body’s chemical signal control system, which sends white blood cells to areas of injury or infection, is destroyed.

Impotence

Erectile problems can also be caused by high blood glucose. A healthy erection requires healthy nerves, good blood flow and the right balance of hormones. But too much blood sugar can affect each of these systems.

Irritability

Research shows that people with high blood sugar are more anxious, irritable, and prone to depression. The brain depends on a steady supply of glucose, and drastic changes in its level affect its function. As a result, our mood suddenly worsens. Sugar also affects the absorption of another nutrient responsible for mood: chromium. This mineral is necessary to keep blood sugar levels stable because insulin, which purifies glucose from the blood, does not work without it.