A balanced blood sugar level is essential for overall health.
High blood sugar levels can lead to various symptoms and complications, especially in people with diabetes or prediabetes.
Recognizing the signs of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is crucial for prompt action and preventing harm.
This article will tell you about the twelve most common signs, their main causes, and how to control and avoid high blood sugar levels.
Understanding blood sugar levels:
Blood sugar (glucose) is the body's main source of energy.
It comes from food, especially carbohydrates.
The body regulates blood sugar levels through hormones, primarily insulin, which is produced by the pancreas.
When this balance is maintained, the body functions optimally.
However, inadequate nutrition, stress, lack of exercise or certain diseases can increase blood sugar levels and cause hyperglycemia.
Normal or elevated glucose levels.
Normal: between 70 and 99 mg/dl in a fasting state.
Prediabetes: between 100 and 125 mg/dL.
Diabetes: Fasting blood glucose level 126 mg/dl or higher.
Importance of blood glucose monitoring
Regularly measuring your blood sugar levels allows you to do the following:
Identify patterns or imbalances.
Understanding how nutrition and exercise influence each other.
Make healthier dietary and lifestyle choices.
12 common symptoms that indicate high blood sugar levels
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