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Symptoms of High Glucose Levels

High glucose levels may occur if you have undiagnosed diabetes or if your diabetes is uncontrolled. Although high glucose levels can be measured by testing your blood with a glucometer, early symptoms such as increased appetite and vision changes as well as latter symptoms such as mental changes and overall weakness are indications of high glucose, which requires prompt medical treatment to avoid potentially life threatening complications. Consider this information from the Mayo Clinic about symptoms of high glucose levels.

  1. Hunger and Thirst

    • Increased thirst and hunger that persists even after you eat drink plenty of water is an early symptom of high glucose levels.

    Urination

    • Frequent urination is an early symptom of high glucose levels that is caused by your body trying to get rid of the excess sugar.

    Blurred Vision

    • Blurred vision is a symptom of high glucose levels that may cause damage to your eyes if left untreated.

    Nausea

    • Persistently high glucose levels may cause nausea and vomiting and may result in weight loss and dehydration, which requires medical treatment.

    Weakness

    • Physical weakness in your muscles and an overall feeling of fatigue are latter symptoms of high glucose levels.

    Confusion

    • High glucose levels may cause mental symptoms such as confusion and disorientation--medical emergencies that require prompt medical treatment.

    Unconsciousness

    • Extremely high glucose levels (over 250mg/dl) or high glucose levels that persist for more than 24 hours may cause loss of consciousness, which is a life threatening emergency.

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