How to Treat High Blood Sugar Levels

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, can be caused by failure to take your diabetes medicine, not following the proper diet, not enough exercise, illnesses and other medications. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, constant thirst, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, headache, weakness and fatigue. If left untreated, it can result in skin infections, slow healing sores, nerve damage and gastrointestinal problems.

Things You'll Need

• Glucose monitor
• Test strips
• Lancets
• Diabetic medications and supplies

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Instructions

• 1

  Check your blood glucose level regularly. One test of high blood sugar is not particularly dangerous. However, if it is high for consecutive readings, you should contact your health care provider.

• 2

  Take your medications on time at the dosage prescribed. Failure to take your medication could cause high blood sugar levels.

• 3

  Follow your diet. Your health care provider has provided you with a strict diet to follow. By adhering to the diet, you can maintain good health. Never skip meals.

• 4

  Exercise as you have been instructed.

• 5

  Ask your physician about the need for adjusted insulin doses when you are ill with the flu or under a great deal of stress.