Early Warning Signs of High Blood Glucose in Diabetes: You Should Know

Stay Young Bureau Apr 4, 2023

Increased Thirst

Feeling constantly thirsty, even after drinking fluids, is considered to be an early warning sign of high blood glucose levels. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Frequent Urination

High blood glucose levels cause the kidneys to work harder to filter and remove excess glucose, leading to more frequent urination. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Fatigue

Feeling tired or sluggish, even after getting enough rest, indicates a symptom of high blood glucose levels. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Blurred Vision

High blood glucose levels cause swelling in the lens of the eye, leading to blurred vision. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Slow-Healing Wounds

High blood glucose levels interfere with the body's ability to heal, leading to slow-healing wounds or infections. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Dry Mouth & Skin

High blood glucose levels cause dehydration, leading to dry mouth and skin. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Polyphagia - An Excessive Appetite for Food

Despite eating regularly, high blood glucose levels cause increased hunger and feelings of weakness or shakiness. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Numbness or Tingling in the Hands or Feet

High blood glucose levels cause nerve damage, leading to numbness or tingling sensations in the hands or feet. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Headaches

Headaches, especially in the morning, are one of the indications of high blood glucose levels. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Mood Swings

Fluctuations in mood, leading to irritability, anxiety, or depression also indicate the rise in blood glucose levels. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Difficulty Concentrating

High blood glucose levels affect cognitive function, making it difficult to concentrate or remember things. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Recurring Infections

The weakened immune system which leads to recurring infections like yeast infections or UTIs is often due to high blood glucose levels. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Fruity Breath Odor

In some cases, high blood glucose levels cause a fruity or sweet odor on the breath. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Rapid Weight Loss

High blood glucose levels cause the body to break down fat for energy, leading to rapid weight loss. Credit: Stay Young Bureau

Dizziness

High blood glucose levels cause fluctuations in blood pressure, leading to dizziness or lightheadedness. Credit: Stay Young Bureau