Most people think that only diabetics can have high blood sugar. But it is not so, anyone can suffer from this and not even notice the damage it causes in their nerves, blood vessels and internal organs.
We are sure that to prevent complications, it is important to know how to recognize the worrying symptoms and take action in time.
The high level of sugar prevents glucose from being released in the cells and, as a result, the body does not receive energy and is forced to keep asking for food again and again: it seems a vicious circle.
Excessive tiredness
n the case of high sugar, the body is not able to conserve and absorb glucose in the way that it should. Energy is not used efficiently and the body's cells do not receive the fuel they need. All this causes the person to feel tired even without having reasons for this.
Frequent urination
If the sugar level is too high, the kidneys cannot ignore it. Therefore, to try to balance the concentration of glucose in the blood and cells, the body dissolves the blood with the intracellular fluid, thereby bringing the concentration of glucose in the blood to normal. And the result is frequent urination.
Dry mouth, very thirsty
Dry mouth and thirst are the answer to excessive fluid loss. The corresponding signal is sent to the brain by the hypothalamus, which evaluates the level of dehydration of the blood and causes thirst. Of course you shouldn't stop drinking. But give preference to water and tea without sugar.
Weight loss
If you have a high glucose level, you can lose weight in the short term even if you eat a lot and the caloric value of 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 level of insulin is not sufficient for glucose metabolism, the body will focus on burning fat.
- The large amount of urine with a high glucose level causes the body to spend more calories. In this way the body tries to "get rid" of excess glucose.
Infectious diseases
Urinary tract and fungal infections exist in both men and women. But most often they are 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 may 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.
- Skin problems in the legs are a sign of atherosclerosis: hardening and narrowing of the arteries and reduction of blood circulation; It is a disease that often goes hand in hand with diabetes.
- Damage to the nerves can disrupt the normal functioning of the sweat glands. And these, as is well known, influence the water balance of the skin.
Difficulties with concentration and memory
The high level of sugar prevents glucose from being released in brain cells, therefore, the brain will have difficulties with energy production. This will affect your thinking speed and decision making.
Blurry vision
Blurred vision is also the result of dehydration due to increased blood sugar. Everything suffers from this, including the eye cells. As a result, they deform and the eyes lose the ability to focus correctly.
Slow healing of injuries and cuts
Slow healing of the skin and soft tissues is explained by the high level of glucose prevents leukocytes from adhering to the walls of blood vessels. The organism's chemical signal control system is destroyed , which sends the leukocytes to the areas of lesions or infections.
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 excess blood sugar can affect each of these systems.
Irritability
According to research , people with a high sugar level are more anxious, irritable and prone to depression .
The brain depends on a uniform 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 the mood: chromium. This mineral is necessary to maintain the stable level of sugar because insulin, which purifies blood glucose, does not work without it.
