Most people think that only diabetics can suffer from high blood sugar. But that’s not true. Anyone can suffer from this condition and not even notice the damage it causes to their nerves, blood vessels, and internal organs.
Being hungry all the time. High blood sugar prevents glucose from being released into the cells, and as a result, the body lacks energy and is forced to keep asking for food again and again—it seems like a vicious cycle.
Excessive fatigue. With high blood sugar levels, the body is unable to conserve and absorb glucose as it should. Energy is not used efficiently, and the body’s cells don’t receive the fuel they need. All of this causes the person to feel tired, even without any reason.
Frequent urination: If the blood sugar level is too high, the kidneys cannot ignore it. Therefore, to try to balance the glucose concentration in the blood and cells, the body dissolves the blood with intracellular fluid, thereby bringing the blood glucose concentration closer to normal. The result is frequent urination.
Dry mouth and excessive thirst are a response to excessive fluid loss. The corresponding signal is sent to the brain by the hypothalamus, which assesses the level of dehydration in the blood and triggers thirst. Of course, you shouldn’t stop drinking. But give preference to water and unsweetened tea.
Weight loss
If you have high blood glucose levels, you can lose weight quickly even if you eat a lot and the calories in your food are high. There are several reasons for this:
Fluid loss due to frequent urination causes low fluid levels throughout the body, which leads to weight loss.
If insulin levels aren’t 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 expend more calories. This is how the body tries to “get rid” of the excess glucose.
Infectious diseases
Urinary tract infections and yeast infections occur in both men and women. But they are more common among women with high blood sugar and diabetes. The high sugar content creates an excellent environment for fungi and bacteria to grow.
Dry skin
Dry skin can be related to high blood sugar for several reasons:
Excessive urination dehydrates the body to such an extent that skin tissue begins to dry out. Skin problems on the legs are a sign of atherosclerosis: hardening and narrowing of the arteries and reduced blood circulation; a disease that often goes hand in hand with diabetes. Nerve damage can disrupt the normal function of sweat glands. These, as is well known, influence the skin’s water balance.
Difficulties with concentration and memory
High blood sugar levels prevent glucose from being released into brain cells, so the brain will have difficulty producing energy. This will affect your thinking speed and decision-making.
Blurred vision
Blurred vision is also a result of dehydration due to elevated blood sugar. Everything suffers from this, including the cells in the eyes. As a result, they become deformed and the eyes lose their ability to focus properly.
Slow healing of injuries and cuts
The slow healing of skin and soft tissues is explained by the fact that high glucose levels prevent leukocytes from adhering to blood vessel walls. The body’s chemical signaling system, which sends leukocytes to areas of injury or infection, is destroyed.
Impotence
Erectile problems can also be caused by high blood sugar. 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 high blood sugar are more anxious, irritable, and prone to depression. The brain depends on a steady supply of glucose, and drastic changes in its level impair its function. As a result, our mood suddenly worsens. Sugar also impairs the absorption of another nutrient responsible for mood: chromium. This mineral is necessary to maintain stable blood sugar levels because insulin, which purifies glucose from the blood, doesn’t function without it.
