Most people think that only diabetics have high blood sugar levels. Yet this isn’t so. Any person can suffer from this and may not notice the harm being done to nerves, blood vessels, and organs.
We are sure that, to prevent complications, it is important to recognize worrying symptoms early and take appropriate action.
Sign of Too Much Sugar
10. Increased Fatigue
At high blood sugar, the body cannot store and absorb glucose properly. Energy is used inefficiently and the body’s cells do not get the fuel they need. All this leads to the fact that the person often feels tired for no reason.
9. Frequent Urination
If your blood sugar level is too high, your kidneys cannot reabsorb the fluid.
Therefore, the body, trying to equalize the concentration of glucose in the blood and cells, dissolves the blood with the intracellular fluid, normalizing the concentration of glucose. This results in frequent urination.
7. Dry Mouth, Excessive Thirst
Dry mouth and strong thirst are responses to a severe fluid loss. The hypothalamus, which measures the level of dehydration and causes thirst, sends a corresponding signal to the brain.
Of course, you cannot refuse to drink, but it is better if you choose water or tea without sugar.
6. Weight Loss
With a high glucose level, you can lose weight in a short period of time, even if meals are frequent and high in calories. There are many reasons for this:
Loss of fluids due to frequent urination leads to a low level of fluids throughout the body, resulting in weight loss.
If the insulin level is insufficient for glucose metabolism, the body will begin to burn fat.
A large amount of urine with a high glucose level causes the body to burn more calories. In this way, the body tries to “dump” the excess glucose.
5. Infectious Diseases
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and yeast infections can occur in both men and women. However, they are found much more often in women with high blood sugar and diabetes.
A large amount of sugar creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of yeasts and bacteria.
4. Dry Skin
Dry skin can be related to high blood sugar levels for several reasons:
- Excessive urination dehydrates the body to the point that the skin begins to dry out.
- Skin problems on the legs are a sign of atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of the arteries and a concomitant reduction in blood circulation), a condition that often occurs in diabetics.
- Damaged nerves can disrupt the normal functioning of the sweat glands and affect the water balance in the skin.
3. Concentration Difficulties
High sugar levels prevent glucose from entering brain cells, making it difficult for the brain to obtain energy. This negatively affects the speed of thinking and decision making.
2. Impotence
Difficulties maintaining an erection can also occur against the background of high blood glucose.
A healthy erection requires healthy nerves, good blood flow, and a proper balance of hormones.
However, too much sugar in the blood can negatively affect each of these systems.
1. Irritability
According to research, people high in sugar are more anxious, irritable, and prone to depression.
The brain depends on an equitable supply of glucose and sudden jumps in its level negatively affect its work. As a result, our mood suddenly worsens.
Sugar also affects the absorption of another nutrient responsible for mood: chromium.
This mineral is necessary to maintain a stable blood sugar level because insulin, which removes glucose from the blood, cannot function properly without it.
