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Symptoms Of High Sugar Levels

When your blood sugar levels are consistently 200 to 350 milligrams per deciliter, then it can be a symptom of high blood sugar. Hyperglycemia is a condition where you have an abnormally high blood glucose (blood sugar) level. High blood sugar increases your risk of getting diabetes and low level of blood sugar results in Hypoglycemia. It is important to know the symptoms of high blood sugar in order to take preventive actions.

Often diabetics suffer from high blood sugar levels which can be really harmful for their health. Diabetics have to take extra care of their blood sugar levels and balance it well. A low or mild high level in blood sugar levels can mean a lot of health problems.

People without diabetes are also at high risk of developing this health condition. Your meal must be balanced with starches, fruits and vegetables, proteins, and fat in right quantity recommended for your body type. Apple, legumes, nuts, spinach, kale are packed with nutrients that stabilise blood sugar levels naturally.

There are certain symptoms of high blood sugar levels which you must watch out for. For example, frequent urination is a common symptom of the rising blood sugar levels which should not be ignored. Weight loss, fatigue, increase in thirst and appetite are other signs of an increased blood sugar levels.

The symptoms vary for mild and severe high blood sugar levels. For example, people with mildly high sugar levels with 11 to 20 millimoles per litre suffer from increased urination, thirst, appetite weight loss and fatigue. However, the symptoms of severe high blood sugar levels include blurred vision, extreme thirst, lightheadedness, hot and dry skin and drowsiness.drousiness. Here are some symptoms of high blood sugar levels that you need to watch out.

Symptoms Of High Blood Sugar Or Hyperglycemia:

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Increased Thirst

Increased Thirst

It is one of the most common symptoms of hyperglycemia. Dry mouth is another sign to watch out.

Frequent Urination

Frequent Urination

When you feel the sudden urge to urinate more frequently even if your bladder is empty, then it is a common sign of high blood sugar.

Lethargic

Lethargic

When the blood sugar levels increase, it can make you feel lethargic. Fatigue, lightheadedness, blurred vision and headache are other signs of hyperglycemia.

Increase In Appetite

Increase In Appetite

It is one of the most common symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels). If you feel hungry all the time, then check your blood sugar levels.

Dehydration

Dehydration

Often, when you do not drink much water, it leads to dehydration. Diabetics especially should be careful when they feel dehydrated as it is one of the symptoms of high blood sugar levels.

Weight Loss

Weight Loss

A sudden drop in your body weight is a sign of many health problems which includes high blood sugar.

Glucose In Urine

Glucose In Urine

People with normal blood sugar levels do not secrete glucose in urine as it gets reabsorbed by the kidneys. However, if your blood sugar levels are high, traces of glucose is seen in urine. If you see ants collecting in the toilet after you urinate, then it is a sign of glucose secretion.

Story first published: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 14:37 [IST]
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