Signs Your Glucose Levels Are Too High

Twitchy Fingers and Muscle Cramps

Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar can affect the nerves in your body, especially the ones around your hands and legs. In extreme cases, nerve damage called neuropathy can take place. The early signs include a twitching sensation. You can notice your toes or fingers twitch, which can be an indication to get your sugar level in control.

The motor nerves tend to be dysfunctional over time when care is not taken. The nerve connection to the muscles starts weakening, and therefore you can get a tingling sensation in your legs and hands. Furthermore, this weakness can cause muscle cramps inhibiting your daily activities. Other signs include burning sensation and numbness in arms and legs. 

Blurred Vision Just Like Looking Into A Dense Glass

Have you ever looked into a sugar solution kept in a beaker? The refracted images seem to be blurred and distorted. When blood sugar levels are high in the body, your vision blurs, just like viewing through a sugar solution. This is because sugar gets trapped into the eye lens, giving you blurry vision. When not in check, this can give you a cataract. Although the initial stages are temporary, the problem can get permanent over time. Therefore, it is necessary to keep these signs in check. 

Nausea And Vomiting Sensation Or Reverse Peristalsis

This sign can be due to Diabetes Ketoacidosis, abbreviated as DKA. DKA can cause stomach aches, pale skin, bad breath, and concentration problems. However, DKA is common in type 1 diabetics. This condition occurs as the liver is unable to use sugar in the body due to generating energy. Due to lower insulin levels in the body, sugar breakdown is not possible, and so the liver doesn’t get the sugar for energy. Instead, the liver breaks down stored fat generating high ketone levels. In excess, this can be toxic for the body turning your blood acidic. Thus, the symptom can be dangerous, and one should seek immediate medical attention.

Dental Issues 

Your mouth is not spared as well from the wraith of high glucose levels. Glucose is present in your saliva, promoting the growth of harmful bacteria. This also causes plaques in your tooth. Common dental problems like tooth decay, cavity problems are common signs of high glucose levels.  

Yeast Infections 

Hyperglycemia can reduce the body’s immune responses, giving scope for diseases and viruses to attach to the body. Furthermore, yeast infections are quite common in women with diabetes. During periods, blood outflux can be a breeding ground for bacteria as bacteria and fungi are sugar lovers, and they thrive on it. Urinary Tract infections or UTI are quite common in diabetes due to this very reason. 

The Lowered Healing Ability Of The Body

High sugar in the blood can make the blood highly viscous and inhibit its ability to flow faster, impairing circulation. Therefore, wounds or sores are difficult to heal. This is because the blood is unable to provide prothrombin at a faster face inhibiting the clogging mechanism. Wounds can be subjected to infection, as the bleeding can give scope to bacterial growth and can cause sepsis. Therefore, the wound of a diabetic patient should be cleaned frequently. When you realize your body doesn’t heal faster or cuts take time to heal, consider making a doctor’s appointment. 

Psychological Effects And Conclusion

Frequent feelings of irritation, uncontrollable anger, and frustration are the psychological signs you need to look out for. Although there are any signs to look out for, always consult with a physician if you suspect that you have diabetes. Do not be alarmed, as early detection can help you control your sugar well, just like any normal person.