Blood sugar, or glucose, is your body’s main energy source. It comes from food and is regulated by insulin from the pancreas. When insulin doesn’t work well, cells can’t absorb glucose easily, leading to high blood sugar. This can be due to insulin resistance, stress, bad diet, lack of exercise, or illness. Here are 12 signs of high blood sugar:
- Constant Thirst
High blood sugar dehydrates cells, making you very thirsty. - Frequent Urination
The kidneys work extra hard to filter high blood sugar, so you pee more, especially at night. - Increased Hunger
Cells not getting glucose makes your body feel starved, causing overeating. - Tiredness and Weakness
High blood sugar stops glucose from entering cells, leaving you sluggish. - Vision Changes
High glucose swells eye lenses, causing blurry or distorted vision. - Slow – Healing Cuts and Bruises
Excess glucose damages blood vessels, slowing the healing process. - Frequent Infections
High blood sugar weakens the immune system, increasing infection risk. - Numbness or Tingling in Extremities
High blood sugar can damage nerves, causing these sensations. - Mood Changes
It affects brain function, leading to irritability, anxiety, or mood swings. - Dry Skin and Mouth
High blood sugar draws moisture from the body. - Fruity – Smelling Breath
It could mean dangerously high blood sugar, like in diabetic ketoacidosis. - Swollen Feet and Ankles
High blood sugar disrupts circulation and fluid balance.
High blood sugar can lead to serious long – term health problems like type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, etc. To control blood sugar, make lifestyle changes:
- Eat lean proteins, fiber – rich veggies, and whole grains. Avoid processed sugars and high – carb foods.
- Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes of activity most days.
- Drink lots of water.
- Test blood sugar regularly.
- Manage stress and get 7 – 9 hours of sleep.
If you have any of these symptoms, take action. Talk to your doctor to balance your blood sugar.