High Blood Sugar: 6 Signs That Indicate It

If the blood sugar level is high, you may lose weight for no reason, as the body consumes more calories, even if this seems contradictory. 

At  first, high blood sugar  hardly causes any symptoms. But over time, the body uses various signs to indicate that something is wrong.

You should be aware of the following symptoms and, if necessary, consult a doctor who can make an early diagnosis.

High blood sugar levels are first associated with  diabetes, but they can also cause other diseases. 

1. Are you constantly hungry?

Many people know this: They constantly suffer from a feeling of hunger and have to feed it. You shouldn’t ignore this sign because it could be a warning sign!

When your blood sugar level is high, the cells do not release enough glucose, which means  that the organism does not have the necessary energy  and therefore needs something to eat. That is why those affected have a great appetite all the time.

2. Do you suffer from great fatigue?

Most of the time we blame stress and too much work for fatigue. Anemia could also be the trigger. But high blood sugar can also lead to great tiredness and exhaustion.

3. Frequent need to urinate

Frequent need to urinate can indicate diabetes.

High blood sugar causes the kidneys to try to balance the levels of  glucose in the blood and cells.

This means that your own organism dilutes the blood with the intracellular fluid in order to regulate the blood sugar level. As a result, there is an increased need to urinate.

4. Weight loss in a short time

If your blood sugar levels are high,  you can lose a lot of weight in a short period of time.

Even if you eat high-calorie foods, it can happen for the following reasons:

• The excessive urge to urinate will cause you to lose a lot of fluid and therefore not store any fluid, which will make you lose weight.

• The organism consumes more calories due to an increased urine volume with a lot of glucose. 
• Therefore the organism tries to get rid of the excess glucose.

When there isn’t enough insulin for metabolism, the body burns more fat.

5. Blurred vision

If your vision is blurry now and then, it could also be related to high blood sugar levels. In this case, the body is dehydrated due to the high blood sugar.

The whole body suffers, including the cells of the eyes, and as a result it can be difficult to focus.

6. Irritability

If you are irritated faster than usual and have any of the other symptoms mentioned, this could also be a sign of high blood sugar levels.

High blood sugar leads  to increased nervousness and irritability,  and even makes you more prone to depression.

The brain needs a balanced supply of glucose in order for it to function properly. When there are large fluctuations, it can affect the state of mind, which can suddenly worsen.

Sugar is also linked to another active ingredient that is responsible for the state of mind: chromium. The insulin level cannot be maintained without this trace element.

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