How to Detect Hyperglycemia
Instructions
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Check your blood and urine for high blood-glucose levels. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, "Your doctor will tell you what your glucose levels should be and how often you should check it."
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Monitor your hydration levels. Do you urinate more often than normal? Are you very thirsty? Do you have dry mouth? These are all symptoms of high blood sugar.
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Look at your skin. Is it dry and itchy? Do you have cuts or wounds that heal poorly? You may have hyperglycemia.
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Educate yourself about internal hyperglycemia symptoms so that you can avoid ketoacidosis. Symptoms include cardiac arrhythmia, deep and rapid breathing, impotence, tiredness, stupor, extreme hunger, blurred vision and weight loss.
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