How do you feel when your blood sugar is high?

Symptoms of high blood sugar
feeling very thirsty. peeing a lot. feeling weak or tired. blurred vision.

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Can you feel if your blood sugar is too high?

feeling or being sick. abdominal (tummy) pain. rapid, deep breathing. signs of dehydration, such as a headache, dry skin and a weak, rapid heartbeat.

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How do you feel when your blood sugar is down?

Typical early warning signs are feeling hungry, trembling or shakiness, and sweating. In more severe cases, you may also feel confused and have difficulty concentrating. In very severe cases, a person experiencing hypoglycaemia can lose consciousness.

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Does high blood sugar make you sleepy?

High Blood Sugar Causes Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of high blood sugar. In people with diabetes, it is referred to as diabetes fatigue. Many people with the condition feel tired all the time regardless of how well they sleep, how healthily they eat, or how much they exercise on a regular basis.

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What are 3 signs of a diabetic emergency?

What are the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency?
  • hunger.
  • clammy skin.
  • profuse sweating.
  • drowsiness or confusion.
  • weakness or feeling faint.
  • sudden loss of responsiveness.

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How to bring down high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)

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What drink will lower blood sugar?

These 3 Drinks Help Keep Your Blood Sugar Balanced
  • Water. Water indirectly lowers our blood sugar by giving us the sensation of feeling full. ...
  • Unsweetened teas. Unsweetened teas contain antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower our overall blood sugars. ...
  • Black coffee.

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What are 10 warning signs of diabetes?

Here are 10 subtle signs of diabetes:
  • Frequent urination. Most people urinate four to seven times in a day. ...
  • Excessive thirst. ...
  • Extreme hunger. ...
  • Weakness/fatigue. ...
  • Pins and needles. ...
  • Blurry vision. ...
  • Itchy skin. ...
  • Slow healing wounds and increased skin infections.

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How long does it take for blood sugar to go down?

Blood sugar level rises every time you eat

Your blood sugar level rises immediately after eating a meal or snack (Figure 2). In a healthy person, insulin then starts working, and the blood sugar level returns to the pre-meal level 2 hours after eating.

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What are 5 signs your blood sugar is too high?

Extreme thirst. Light-headedness. Flushed, hot, dry skin. Restlessness, drowsiness, or difficulty waking up.

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Is 10.5 blood sugar high after eating?

If HbA1c is more than 48 mmol/mol or fasting blood glucose is more than 11 mmol/L, your blood sugar is high. For most people without diabetes, normal blood sugar levels are: between 4 and to 6 mmol/L before meals. less than 8 mmol/L two hours after eating.

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Is 6.1 blood sugar high?

In general: Less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

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How do I know I am pre diabetic?

Symptoms
  • Increased thirst.
  • Frequent urination.
  • Increased hunger.
  • Fatigue.
  • Blurred vision.
  • Numbness or tingling in the feet or hands.
  • Frequent infections.
  • Slow-healing sores.

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What color is urine in diabetes?

Transparent and lacking in color

Transparent, colorless urine could also be a sign of some other health disorders, including diabetes and kidney disease, or from taking diuretic medication.

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What are the red flags of diabetes?

Diabetes symptoms

Thirsty - being really thirsty. Tired - feeling more tired than usual. Thinner - losing weight without trying to. Genital itching or thrush.

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What happens if you ignore diabetes?

Left untreated, diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, nerve and kidney damage, vision loss and more. Even if you have mild blood sugar elevations, you can damage your organs. Diabetes is a common condition.

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What 3 drinks should diabetics avoid?

People with type 2 diabetes should avoid beverages that have high sugar content, such as:
  • Alcoholic drinks. ...
  • Sports drinks/energy drinks. ...
  • Sweetened and unsweetened fruit juices. ...
  • Sodas. ...
  • Sweet tea.

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Can drinking water lower blood sugar?

Drinking plenty of water helps your kidneys flush out excess sugar. One study found that people who drink more water lower their risk for developing high blood sugar levels. And remember, water is the best. Sugary drinks elevate blood sugar by raising it even more.

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What 10 foods should diabetics avoid?

10 Foods To Avoid With Diabetes
  • Sugar-sweetened drinks. Sugary beverages are probably the worst thing diabetics could buy at the store. ...
  • Trans fats. ...
  • Simple carbs (pasta, white bread, white rice) ...
  • Yogurt with added sugar. ...
  • Store-bought breakfast cereals. ...
  • Honey and maple syrup. ...
  • Dried fruit. ...
  • Fruit juice.

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What are diabetic attacks like?

People often experience headaches, dizziness, sweating, shaking, and a feeling of anxiety. However, when a person experiences diabetic shock or severe hypoglycemia, they may lose consciousness, have trouble speaking, and experience double vision.

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When should I go to the hospital for blood sugar?

If a ketone test shows that ketones are present and a blood glucose test shows that a person's blood sugar levels are 240 m/dl or above, the ADA advise them to see a doctor. Anyone with these symptoms should seek medical help as soon as possible, as DKA can become a medical emergency.

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Where is a diabetic headache?

One type of headache caused by high blood sugar is known as occipital neuralgia, and may feel like the scalp, upper neck, back of head, or behind the ears is inflamed or in stabbing, throbbing, or shock-like pain.

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What does diabetic fatigue feel like?

Many people with diabetes will describe themselves as feeling tired, lethargic or fatigued at times. It could be a result of stress, hard work or a lack of a decent night's sleep but it could also be related to having too high or too low blood glucose levels.

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Does diabetes make your legs hurt?

High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout the body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in the legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, diabetic neuropathy symptoms include pain and numbness in the legs, feet and hands.

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