1. Constant Thirst
When your blood sugar is high, your kidneys work overtime to filter and absorb the excess sugar. This can lead to dehydration, causing you to feel constantly thirsty.
2. Frequent Urination
This is another sign of high blood sugar. It may not seem so bad at first, but it could be one of the more dangerous signs that your blood sugar is too high. When glucose remains in the body for an extended period, it can draw water from almost every organ, causing them to shrink slightly.
Water loss leads to dehydration throughout the body, including the bladder, causing you to urinate more frequently than usual. You may need to urinate up to 20 times a day, even when your body doesn’t need water. This is especially true for people with kidney problems already compromised by diabetes.
Adequate hydration is a crucial part of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels throughout the body. Therefore, be sure to drink enough fluids every day.
3. Extreme Hunger
While you might think that increased hunger is a sign of low blood sugar, it can also indicate high levels and complications with glucose transport into cells for use. When the body cannot effectively use the glucose in the blood, it signals to the brain that more food is needed, making you feel hungrier than usual.
4. Fatigue and Weakness
When there is an excess of glucose in the body, the kidneys have to work harder, leading to fatigue and exhaustion. Drowsiness and lightheadedness can also result.
Furthermore, fatigue can occur due to the hormonal changes associated with high blood sugar levels. The adrenaline that the body produces when energy is needed is often lacking due to the elevated glucose levels, which can contribute to lethargy or exhaustion.
5. Blurred Vision
