How to understand that you have high blood sugar

Many believe that diabetics can only have high blood sugar levels.

But this is a delusion - any person may not even suspect that he needs to reconsider his diet so as not to harm the nerves, blood vessels and organs.

AdMe.ru made a selection of signs that may indicate an increased level of sugar in the blood. Thanks to them, you can prevent complications and take appropriate measures.

A constant feeling of hunger

A high level of sugar prevents glucose from entering the cells, as a result the body does not receive energy and is forced to ask for food again and again - a vicious circle is obtained.

Increased fatigue

With a high level of sugar, the body is not able to preserve and assimilate glucose properly. Energy is used inefficiently, and the cells of the body do not receive the fuel they need. All this leads to the fact that a person often feels tired even for no reason.

Frequent urination

If the sugar level is too high, the kidneys cannot miss it. Therefore, the body, trying to equalize the concentration of glucose in the blood and in the cells, dissolves the blood with intracellular fluid, thus bringing the concentration of glucose in the blood to normal. And the result is frequent urination.

Dry mouth, great thirst

Dry mouth and great thirst - the answer to too much fluid loss. The corresponding signal to the brain sends the hypothalamus, which assesses the level of blood dehydration and causes a feeling of thirst. Of course, you can not give up drinking. As for drinks, it is better to prefer water and tea without sugar.

Weight loss

With a high glucose level, you can lose weight in a short time, even if meals are frequent, and the calorie content of meals is high. There are several reasons for this:

• Loss of fluid due to frequent urination leads to a low level of fluid throughout the body, and this leads to weight loss.
• If the insulin level is insufficient for glucose metabolism, the body will switch to fat burning.
• A large amount of urine at high glucose levels causes the body to also consume more calories. In this way, the body tries to “lose” the excess glucose.

Infectious diseases

Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections can occur in both men and women. But they are much more common among women with high sugar levels and diabetes. A large amount of sugar creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of yeast and bacteria.

Dryness of the skin

Dry skin can be associated with high blood sugar levels for various reasons:

• Excessive urination dehydrates the body to such an extent that the skin tissue begins to dry out.
• Problems with skin on the legs are a sign of atherosclerosis - hardening and narrowing of the arteries and a concomitant reduction in blood circulation - a disease that often occurs in people with diabetes.
• Nerve damage can disrupt the normal functioning of the sweat glands. And they are known to affect the water balance of the skin.

Difficulty concentrating

High sugar levels prevent glucose from entering the brain cells, so the brain has difficulty obtaining energy. This negatively affects the speed of thinking and decision making.

Blurred vision

Blurred vision is also the result of a dehydrating effect due to an increase in blood sugar. The cells of the eye are also affected. As a result, they are deformed, and the eye loses the ability to focus properly.

Slow healing of wounds and cuts

This happens due to vascular lesion due to high blood sugar levels. This leads to poor circulation, especially of the limbs, and insufficient nutrition of the tissues.

ERECTILE

Difficulties in maintaining an erection can also occur against the background of high blood glucose levels. A healthy erection requires healthy nerves, good blood flow, and the right balance of hormones. But an excess of blood sugar can negatively affect each of these systems.

Irritability

According to research, people with high sugar levels are more anxious, irritable, and prone to depression. The brain depends on the uniform supply of glucose, and sudden changes in its level adversely affect its work. As a result, our mood deteriorates dramatically.

Sugar also affects the absorption of another nutrient that is responsible for mood — chromium. This mineral is necessary to maintain a stable blood sugar level, because insulin, which clears glucose from the blood, cannot work normally without it.

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