Khaberni - Many silent symptoms of high blood sugar emerge, and may gradually develop into more serious complications if left untreated, such as: diabetes, damage to blood vessels, nerves, eyes, and heart, according to Verywell Health.
High blood sugar causes severe thirst, where the kidney plays an important role in regulating blood sugar levels by filtering and reabsorbing them. When the sugar level rises, the kidneys work harder to get rid of the excess, which leads to pulling fluids from body tissue to expel the sugar, resulting in dry mouth and a continuous feeling of thirst despite drinking a lot of water. This also leads to frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night.
Excessive hunger may be a sign of high sugar, as higher levels mean that the body cannot use it as energy, leaving the cells without sufficient food, which stimulates a feeling of hunger more than usual.
High blood sugar also pulls fluids from tissues, including the lenses of the eyes, affecting the ability to focus and causing blurred vision.
Normally, cells absorb sugar to get energy, but when sugar overflows, the cells fail to obtain enough energy, causing a constant feeling of lethargy or tiredness.
The body becomes more susceptible to infections with high sugar, as it affects the efficiency of the immune system.
High blood sugar leads to signs on the skin that include dryness, itching, and slow wound healing, while signs of acanthosis nigricans, a thick, velvety patch that appears in the folds of the skin, indicate insulin resistance.
Researchers have noted that high blood sugar affects the mood, as hyperglycemia, especially after meals in type 2 diabetes, is associated with negative mood symptoms such as irritability, and other studies have linked high sugar to increased feelings of anger and sadness.
In case of accumulation of these symptoms, or their recurrence, it is recommended to visit a doctor to check blood sugar levels and provide appropriate treatments.
