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5 signs warn you of dangerously high blood sugar
Dohaa Baker
Blood sugar is a vital part of our overall wellness, and when there is an imbalance, your health is at risk of developing serious complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke, but it is the main source of energy in your body.You cannot survive without it.
Symptoms of high blood sugar can range from subtle to signs you can’t ignore, according to experts.
Why don’t some people know they have high blood sugar?
Not everyone will notice the signs of high blood sugar, some symptoms can be subtle such as tiredness or increased thirst can develop slowly .
feeling tired
Extra sugar does not mean more energy, the body is unable to use the extra sugar to fuel what your body needs for more activity .
Increased urination/thirst
Your kidneys are unable to filter the extra sugar in your blood and respond by trying to remove it, which increases the amount of time and frequency you urinate and puts you at risk of dehydration .
Weight loss
If you lose weight (involuntarily), even though your appetite has increased or stayed the same This happens because there is not enough insulin to respond to the body’s excess glucose for energy, the body uses stored fat and muscle .
changes in vision
High glucose levels can increase the amount of blood vessels that form behind the eye (the retina). Excess vessels are harmful and can lead to a risk of blindness.
Numbness and tingling
Nerve damage, also referred to as neuropathy, which can indicate numbness or tingling in the fingers, toes, hands, and feet can occur.
