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16 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is High & 8 Diabetes Symptoms

Taking Care Of Diabetes

The initial point that comes to mind for the majority of people when the discussion of health and wellness and high blood sugar level is raised is diabetes mellitus. It's an extremely hazardous and deadly condition, but long before the individual is identified with it, the body gives away indications that their blood glucose level is extremely high. This will assist us stay as healthy as feasible.

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16. Too much Urination/Urinating During the Evening: Provided if you drink high quantities of water prior to you go to sleep, there is a good chance you're waking up in the middle of the evening to pee. But if you're blood sugar level is expensive, you could pick up an urinary tract infection which can cause too much urinating.

15. Obscured Vision: Do not panic and also go purchase a set of glasses if you start to have actually short-lived blurred vision. In many cases it's high blood sugar level, which causes the lens in the eyes to inflate.

14. Trouble Concentrating: When the body is lacking insulin, it's unable to remove sugar from the bloodstream right into the cells. This doesn't permit the body to properly function. This is why you feel weary and also can't focus properly. High blood sugar degrees can dehydrate you since the body is attempting to eliminate excess sugar through peeing.

13. Dry Mouth: Because of the high glucose levels in your blood and saliva, which are triggered by high blood sugar degrees, your mouth ends up being dry.

12. Impotence: This concern which only describes males, originates from issues that are brought on by inadequate lasting blood glucose control. This damages the nerves and also the blood vessels.

11. Persistent Infections: There are a number of persisting infections that need to be monitored. Dysfunction of the thyroid, adrenal and also pituitary glands. Additionally look out for many illness in the pancreatic as well as severe increase in blood glucose.

10. Slow Recovery Wounds: If you discover that the smallest cuts as well as swellings are taking much longer than typical to recover, high blood sugar level degrees can be the cause. It impacts the nerves and can cause bad blood flow, making it tough for blood– require for skin repair– to reach the damaged location.

9. Belly Problems: When you have high blood sugar levels, clearing the food from your stomach could be delayed. This can lead to bloating, distention, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, or throwing up.

8. Consistent Tiredness or Severe Fatigue: If your thyroid level is reduced, there is a good chance you are going to feel exhausted, sleepy or clinically depressed. In order to battle infections, it takes power, which can cause constant fatigue as well as high blood glucose levels.

7. Thirst: When you have high blood sugar degrees, your kidneys are required to burn the midnight oil to filter and also take in the excess sugar. In order to attain that, fluids need to flow through the body in order to urinate the sugar.

6. Dry and Itchy Skin: When there is bad blood circulation flow through the body, it triggers scratchy skin. The most usual locations of the body that come to be itchiest are the reduced parts of your legs.

5. Always Hungry: You may be just one of those people that have a large hunger, and that's fine. Nevertheless, for individuals who generally do not have a large appetite, this can be because you're doing not have a hormonal agent called incretin. Incretin decreases the circulation of sugar from the liver after taking in a dish. If you lack this hormone, food empties quicker and you'll be hungry once more soon after dinner, which enhances your blood glucose degree.

4. Excess Abdominal Weight/Fat: This is one of the most usual indicators that you have high blood sugar degrees. The food that you have actually consumed was not all able to get involved in the cells as energy which would nourish the cells, so subsequently, you really feel hungry once more.

3. Nerve Issues: Basically, if your blood sugar level levels are high, it can damage the capillary that lug oxygen as well as nutrients to the nerves, which can bring about nerve issues.

2. Skin Adjustments: If you begin to experience staining and specific developments on your skin, your blood sugar level may be high. Additionally, you might notice dark, thick locations of skin may start to form on the rear of your neck and also your hands too.

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463 thoughts on “16 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is High & 8 Diabetes Symptoms”

  1. Had most of those from ages 38-42.  Stopped smoking, laid off the carbs, lost some weight, got the sugar down over the past year and was taken off the metformin before my 44th b-day.  So far, so good.

  3. FYI – I did an annual physical every year which included a fasting blood glucose test. Never diagnosed. After rapid weight loss and a blood sugar test of just 100 although I’d just consumed a large coffee with milk and sugar and 2 doughnuts (which I never ate regularly but consumed out of fear because of muscle weakness). My doctor did an A1C test which then gave me a diagnosis of diabetes. She said that test indicated that I’d had it for years! If you tend toward hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia, getting A1c test is essential. It may not show up on the regular fasting blood glucose test.

  4. I was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 10 years old Type 1. My mother cried as if it was a death sentence. I’m 55 now and although I have most of these symptoms, I get by one day at a time. Thank you for this valuable information and in helping new diabetics make the right health choices. It’s not a death sentence if you follow these instructions on managing diabetes.

  5. I was diagnosed a month ago with DM. My fasting blood sugar was 286 mg/dl. I made a conscious decision to cut sugar. Avoiding at all cost. And I also do intermittent fasting. Within two weeks my blood sugar was down to 186 mg/dl. And within a month it’s 139 mg/dl. I didn’t have frequent urination anymore and not feeling lethargic. Hope I can continue this lifestyle forever. I don’t drink medicine because I am trying to conceive. Hope all goes well.

  6. Great video, but it’s important to remember that every single one of these symptoms can be other things as well. Never hurts to get checked though!

  7. I suffered the symptoms lost a lot of weight but I ate very healthy for a long time to help keep it under control although they said I was not diabetic I knew something was wrong I took measures on my own, I was stricken with this due to sitting in place between 8 and 12 hours the day

  8. My aunt had type 1 diabetes. She was 82 when she died. I hope you live a long and prosperous life as well 🙂

  9. 1. Tingling & numbness.
    2. Skin Changes.
    3. Nerve Problems.
    4. Excess Abdominal weight.
    5. Always hungry.
    6. Dry & Itchy skin
    7. Thirst.
    8. Constant fatigue or extreme tiredness.
    9. Tiredness/ Fatigue.
    10. Slow healing sores on face or body.
    11.Recuacurrent Infections.
    12. Impotency.
    13. Problems concentrate.
    15. Blurred vision.
    16. Excessive urination.

    Your welcome!✌😇💛

  10. i reversed my symptoms by dieting, i stopped drinking soda, taking b12, magnesium, and vitamin d3. i lost over 50lbs because i didn’t want to die or live on disabilities, i weighed 230 got back down to my high school weight at 180lbs. plz do what i did i even had neuropathy for 4 months, i couldn’t feel my fingers or toes in my feet. i even lost my job because of my symptoms. i got a new job, i am doing great, i can play guitar again, i’m healthy and happy thanks!

  12. 16. Excessive urination at night
    15. Blurred vision
    14. Difficulty in concentrating
    13. Dry mouth
    12. Impotence
    11. Recurrent infections
    10. Slow healing wounds
    9. Stomach problem
    8. Constant fatigue or extreme tiredness
    7. Thirst
    6. Dry and itchy skin
    5. Always hungry
    4. Excess abdominal fat
    3. Nerve problems
    2. Skin changes
    1. Tingling and numbness

  13. I had high blood sugar for over 30, years. I managed to keep under control for a long time and was lucky not to have any serious effects from it. I have recently lost 80 lbs and I only take 10 units of insulin at night. I used to take insulin at meal times and 70 units at night. I feel great.

  15. Exactly, after sitting for more than 30 minutes everyone‘s blood sugar skyrockets to diabetic levels. The had sport students tested in a study and messured that. So standing up for a minute and moving around can make a use difference.

  16. I have been an insulin dependent diabetic for about 11 years. I can tell when my sugar is high by the way I feel. I get very sleepy. It’s hard to concentrate, don’t want to do anything and just feel useless. When my sugar gets too low, I feel shakey, jittery, sweaty and hot. I also may get very hungry. It’s fairly easy to tell the difference between high and low sugar levels. It may take awhile when you’re first diagnosed to figure out exactly what you are feeling. Check your blood sugar anytime you are in doubt . Make a blood sugar journal and note how you feel when your BS is high or low. And what you did to fix it. Hope this helps.

  17. I might add some thing, I know there’s a lot of people out there in my situation, that have multiple diseases, and therefore take many different medications, all of which can result in the same symptoms mentioned in this video. Also speaking as a medical professional, I honestly believe that the number one symptom and almost everybody that I’ve come across who is diabetic, is the excessive urination. Most medications, with the exception of water pills, don’t cause excessive urination, and it’s usually The prominent telltale sign that you are diabetic, but don’t assume anything ever. I can’t emphasize this enough, please do not diagnose yourself, especially using the Internet, get to your doctor and health he or she run all necessary bloodwork or lab work to determine the source of the problem. There are many diseases that have very similar Symptoms, so please don’t panic, it could be something very minor, but whatever you do, don’t ignore it, don’t self diagnose, just go to your GP, or a walk-in clinic, and have them do the appropriate investigations, that way you’ll know for sure without any guesswork or putting your health in jeopardy. If I had a dollar for every time I saw a patient that diagnoses themselves, I’d be a A very wealthy man. I’m not a doctor, I have my masters degrees in medical laboratory sciences and medical radiation sciences, so I do know a thing or two about the human body, it’s an incredibly complex and absolutely remarkable machine, we’re almost anything can happen. More often than not, because it’s normally a very simple thing, like an infection, easily treated, and goes away in a couple of weeks, but like I said, don’t assume, but don’t panic either, just get your butt to the doctor, and take it from there. I know of what I speak, I am what you might say a complex man, because I also have 11 chronic illnesses, that were the direct result of the treatments for my two main chronic, and sometimes fatal diseases, Crohn’s disease and intestinal cancer, but modern medicine is also a very remarkable thing, and they have saved my life more times than I can count. I know it can be scary, and that in itself, is one of the top reasons why most people don’t go to the doctor, but you cannot risk playing with your health. Like I said, it’s probably nothing major, but in the off chance that it isn’t, and it’s something serious, you can do irreparable damage by not treating it in time, I learned the hard way, I was 20 years old, just about to start university after taking a year off so I could work and save up enough money to pay for everything, when a problem wife had all my life Normally went away, didn’t go away. For about six weeks every year, I would get unbelievably painful cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, fevers, total loss of appetite, night sweats, dehydration, even jaundice, but being absolutely terrified of hospitals, I absolutely refused to go see my doctor, and because of my stupidity and ignorance, I ended up losing in total 95% of my entire gastrointestinal tract. By the time they diagnosed me my Crohn’s disease was stage four, in other words it was the worst case you could possibly have, I let it get so far out of control of my large intestine literally fell to pieces and ruptured, which killed me for two minutes, thank God I was in the hospital when it happened. That was the beginning of a very long and painful journey that I’m still going through, it’s just ironic that I ended up working in healthcare, because originally I was going to study music, but after being sick for so long I got used to the environment and decided that I liked it, from the helping perspective, but I know for a fact that it’s my own fault, after waiting so long to get diagnosed. My surgeon told me that if I had come in years earlier, I could’ve completely avoided any surgery at all, by being put on the proper medication when I was young, but instead, I let fear dictate my life, please don’t make the same mistake I did. Diabetes actually runs in my family, but thankfully I haven’t got it, yet, but I know for a fact that it is very easily treated with proper nutrition and medication. It takes a bit of adjusting, but you can live a long full life with diabetes, either type one or type two, so even if it is that, there’s no need to panic, Just make sure that you educate yourself as much as you can, and take care of your body, something that we should all do anyways.

  18. I found another issue related to diabetes was cold shoulder. I eventually had an MRI because I thought I had a torn rotator cuff but the orthopedic surgeon advised I had adhesive capsulitis aka cold shoulder and women with underlying endocrine issues such as diabetes experience it a bit more than men. Currently doing PT for the shoulder and eating less processed foods, less sugar and stopped eating at night during my shift at work. I work nights.

  19. I’m 13years old and I’m starting to get a darker neck and I’m scared it might be diabetes but that’s the only symptom I have

  20. My mum was diagnosed last year December 2020 i pray we can reverse it. I’m also showing signs as well. I’m going to get some bloods done but I’m showing symptoms. Please please look after your bodies eat well, limit your carb intake. Avoid snacking if not eat healthy snacks like nuts. Drink more water. Avoid soda. No smoking and careful with alcohol. I’m scared for mine and my mother’s future. I hope I can come back here with good news one day. Please pray for us. Oh exercise as well. Sleep well too. 💗

  21. Then again, you can have it and have none of these symptoms. 17 years ago I was getting ready for a back surgery revision. My pre-op tests showed a blood glucose of 180+. I was totally asymptomatic.

  22. That is true. My vision is a little blurred in the morning but I have cataracts so I think this is why it happens. It’s back to normal later in the day.

  23. I had almost all of these symptoms. After some alarming blood lab tests results, I made some major changes in my life. I only eat in an 8-hour window, which means I skip breakfast and fast for 16 hours a day. I cut WAY back on carbs and stick to a low carb diet. I also made sure I get exercise every day, even if it only means a 20 minute walk. Been doing this for 14 days and have lost 12 pounds already. I intend to stick to this as a lifestyle for the rest of my life. It really isn’t that hard. Once you cut out most of the carbs in your life, you don’t really crave carbs.

  24. Sounds amazing. I’m gonna do this starting tomorrow. Thanks for sharing

  25. @Squeaky Clean Life Update: after a month of doing this I have lost 20 pounds.

  26. @Norwegian Blue that’s absolutely amazing progress! Great work! That’s very encouraging!

  28. EAT ONE SPOON OF FENUGREEK SEEDS..DAILY THREE TIME’S..
    AFTER FOOD..
    THIS WILL CONTROL SUGAR. .

  29. @Sanaa Manuel
    I tried ..
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  32. There is a hope ! My mom just reversed it after 3 years of strict diet ! This month the md told her we can stop drugs ! Amazing
    There is a hope !!!!!

  37. So what does one say to the dr?😭 when making an appointment?

    “ I want to get checked for diabetes “

    Cause I think that’s what I need to do
    I’ve brushed off a lot of things smh

    Or thinking it’s one thing and the drs not knowing. I could’ve had this, this whole time & if so it all makes sense now

  38. I’m not impotent but bloody hell iv got everything else. Iv cut all sugar out of my diet but I reckon my bloods will show high sugar levs

  39. 16 Signs Your Blood Sugar Is High:
    1:07 Excessive Urination
    1:29 Blurred Vision
    1:40 Difficulty Concentrating
    2:04 Dry Mouth
    2:16 Impotence
    2:31 Recurrent Infections
    2:46 Slow Healing Wounds
    3:08 Stomach Problems
    3:22 Constant Fatigue or Extreme Tiredness
    3:41 Thirst
    3:58 Dry and Itchy Skin
    4:12 Always Hungry
    4:44 Excess Abdominal weight/fat
    5:01 Nerve Problems
    5:16 Skin Changes
    5:34Tingling and Numbness
    Thanks!

  40. On metformin b and alwats have diarrhea
    And fastong is over 10.
    Dr just wants me on more meds. Its stupid

  41. Keto diet is hard. My friend said she alwats hungry but she lost 20 lbs. I dunno

  42. @CREYEBABY TV Tell them you want to get a
    Metabolic panel it tests liver glucose and etc but make sure u fast so the test can be accurate ..

  43. @welcome to reality you’re right I take vitamin k2 with d3 definitely recommend it everyone peace and love thanks for all the comments. Please let me know how you’re doing if my methods have helped in any way I would love to hear some stories. God bless thanks 😊

  48. @Plain Janedid you get headaches or chronic fatigue and how long did it last? Thanks. 😊

  52. @David Schmidt first don’t panic. It is reversible!
    Look at what kind of food you have eaten till now.
    Limit carbs, limit sweet fruits as well for sometime.
    Start breathing exercises /yoga, keep yourself active, try to workout a little.
    If on the heavier side, you need to reduce some weight.

    And my friend whenever you eat you tend to raise your insulin level (diabetics face insulin resistance) in the body so try to eat fewer times a day.
    Don’t munch throughout the day.
    Eat homemade good food with lots of vegetables, non carb grains, sit in the sun(vit d is essential to our health).
    Don’t fall for artificial ways to get treated. You are very much capable of handling your health issues all by yourself.
    If you have panic attacks or palpitations you may need more B6, B12, vit d, magnesium, potassium.
    Also no alcohol, no soda. Atleast for timebeing till you get things under control.

  53. @KP thank you KP…. shouldn’t I go get tested for Diabetes though??
    I went yesterday to a walk in clinic to get tested but the front desk person told me all they could do is test my glucose level, and that ultimately not even be able to tell me if I am or not….oh yeah and the wait was going to be about 5 hours!….
    I think I might go in today….what else have I got to do… I’ve been having some form of on again of again problems with anxiety sence I was in the 5th grade….my panic attacks might be low blood sugar ….or some kind of actual anxiety/ panic attack….😑😑😑 I don’t know….I feel like my fight or flight thermometer is all messed up like…..I really don’t know.
    I was telling my really good friend/ roommate that things were already bad enough with the panic attacks….now I might have to worry about diabetes low blood sugar levels throwing me off??
    Freaking yikes ya know??
    Anyways,if nothing else, thanks for listening to my rants KP….it helped 🌵🌴✝️🇺🇲🍕🎂🐓🌻🎁💯🐧

  54. @David Schmidt no problem mate!
    If you want get tested.
    The way you feel will definitely impact your health in a negative way. Feeling so low isn’t right but look for certain triggers. Do you fear facing people? Or do u procrastinate so much that you feel under pressure to meet deadlines or just make payments on time?
    May be all you need is sleeping on time before 11pm. Your circadian rhythm might be out of order!
    Talking about one’s problems is the right way to vent out.
    Try to change your lifestyle a little, am very positive it will help you.
    Tc.
    And if you still need somebody to vent out am all ears here🙂

  59. I was Diagnosed when I was 3 years old Now I am 14 Hope you’re healthy also if you have any tips to control blood sugar then please do share them with me too

  63. I have all of these symptoms but I’m not overweight I’m 5’10” and only 189 lbs

  65. @Ghostz97 I was there before start changing your diet now I am excellent at this time no meds at all… Although I do take ginseng supplements which keeps the effect of diabetes at Bay from sugar.

  67. When you say cut sugar does that include carbs? Or can we still have like say brown bread?

  69. Let me take out a moment in my busy life to send a thank you note to a very amazing doctor who is full of love and commitment,Dr Ogie is truly a blessing to the world. Thanks for curing my diabetes❤️

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