🍬 12 Signs That Your Blood Sugar is Too High
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can develop gradually and silently. Recognizing these symptoms early can help prevent serious health complications.
1. Dry or Cracked Lips
- High blood sugar causes dehydration, leading to dry, peeling, or cracked lips.
- You may also feel increased thirst, which makes dryness worse.
2. Blurred Vision
- Excess sugar in the blood can cause the lenses in your eyes to swell, affecting focus and causing blurry vision.
- This can come and go depending on blood sugar levels.
3. Frequent Urination (Polyuria)
- When blood sugar is high, your kidneys try to flush it out through urine.
- This causes you to urinate more often — especially at night.
4. Increased Thirst (Polydipsia)
- Frequent urination causes dehydration, triggering constant thirst even after drinking water.
5. Unexplained Fatigue
- Your cells aren’t getting the glucose they need for energy, making you feel tired or weak all the time.
6. Increased Hunger (Polyphagia)
- Despite eating regularly, you may still feel hungry due to poor glucose absorption by cells.
7. Slow-Healing Wounds
- High blood sugar impairs blood circulation and weakens the immune system, making cuts and sores heal slowly.
8. Numbness or Tingling in Hands or Feet
- Also known as diabetic neuropathy, this is caused by nerve damage from prolonged high blood sugar levels.
9. Recurrent Infections
- Yeast infections, UTIs, and skin infections are more common in people with elevated blood sugar.
10. Dry or Itchy Skin
- Dehydration and poor blood circulation can lead to itchy, flaky skin, especially on your lower legs and arms.
11. Unintended Weight Loss
- Despite eating normally, your body may start burning fat and muscle for energy if it can’t use glucose properly.
12. Mood Swings or Irritability
- Blood sugar spikes and drops can affect brain function, leading to irritability, confusion, or anxiety.
⚠️ Important: These symptoms can range from mild to severe. If you notice multiple signs, especially blurry vision and persistent dry lips, consider getting your blood sugar tested or consulting a healthcare provider.