Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Levels

Posted by admin in Prescription Diabetes Drugs on October 02nd, 2010

Contrary to popular belief, the most common symptom of high blood sugar levels is to have no symptoms at all. Most people diagnosed with diabetes will likely not feel a thing in the early phases. However, your organism may trigger some warning signs.

Fatigue. When insulin doesn’t function properly, it cannot break glucose down into components that cell drain energy from. Hence, you will feel tired and the body will not “function” at top parameters. The symptom taken alone is hard to be associated with diabetes, as it could also be the result of a stressful daily life and sleep deprivation.

Increased thirst and frequent urination. When there is a high concentration of glucose in the bloodstream, the kidneys are unable to absorb it. The organism will drain water and try to dilute the sugar. The excess glucose goes in the urine, absorbing large amounts of water. You will always have a full bladder and also feel an unquenchable thirst, as the body is dehydrated.?

Muscle cramps and weight loss. Since glucose is not properly broken down into components the cell can get their energy from, the body will dilute fats and muscle mass. The loss of electrolytes in the muscle tissue can lead to cramps and acute pain. If you are not on a diet or exercising to lose weight and it still happens, or experience frequent muscle issues, you should consider paying a visit to the doctor.

Numb hands, arms or feet. A high level of glucose in the bloodstream will damage the peripheral nervous system, which will send false signals to the brain. This leads to itching, tingling or numbness in hands, arms, legs and/or feet.

Proper diet, an overall healthy lifestyle, exercise and medication should cure diabetes, provided it is diagnosed in its early phases.

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