It’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which can indicate an increased risk for developing diabetes. Diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes, can sometimes develop without noticeable symptoms, which is why it’s often called a “silent” disease. If left untreated, high blood sugar levels can lead to serious complications over time. Here are 8 common signs that you may have too much sugar in your blood:
1. Increased Thirst (Polydipsia)
What it means: High blood sugar levels cause your kidneys to work harder to filter and absorb the excess sugar, which leads to more frequent urination. This can result in dehydration, which causes excessive thirst.
Why it happens: When your kidneys are overworked, they draw more fluids from your tissues, making you feel thirsty.
2. Frequent Urination (Polyuria)
What it means: High blood sugar causes the kidneys to work harder to filter out excess glucose, leading to increased urine production. This is often accompanied by the need to urinate more frequently.
Why it happens: The kidneys try to eliminate excess sugar by producing more urine, which can also lead to dehydration.
3. Extreme Fatigue
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