Symptoms of Blood Sugar Imbalances

Your body's ability to balance the amount of sugar in your system is an important part of keeping your body healthy. Imbalances in sugar can lead to loss in energy, changes in metabolism, weight gain and even diabetes. This is why it is important to understand the signs that your blood sugar levels are not staying level.

Sleep

• The normal person needs about 8 hours of sleep. If you get more than 8 hours of sleep on a regular basis and are still tired, this may be a sign of a blood sugar imbalance.

Thirst

• The average person needs about 8 8-oz. glasses of water per day. If you are at an average activity level and drinking this much water, but still feel thirsty, this may be a symptom of a blood sugar imbalance.

Urination

• It is normal to need to urinate throughout the day. However, if you are experiencing an increased need to urinate with no explainable reason, this may also be a sign of a blood sugar imbalance.

Sweating

• Heavy sweating throughout the day, even during times of little to no physical activity, may also be a sign of a blood sugar problem.

Cravings

• Cravings for sweet foods such as candies or chocolates may can also be a sign of a sugar imbalance. Cravings are often the body's way of expressing what it feels it needs to keep homeostasis (balance).

Energy

• If your energy is constantly dipping throughout the day, this may also be a sign of a blood sugar imbalance. Many people just turn to coffee or other stimulant-laced beverages to help them get over these dips. However, this only further aggravates the problem.