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Emotional Effect of High Blood Sugar

High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, affects multiple aspects of a person's health and well-being. Testing by a physician should be done when persistent symptoms of high blood sugar are present.

  1. Significance

    • Hormones, such as insulin, control the level of glucose in the blood. Too much sugar in the bloodstream can cause damage to the vessels that supply blood to vital organs and allow unstable hormone balances to persist.

    Hormones

    • People with high blood sugar may respond emotionally to their hormone levels, and may experience strong mood swings.

    Strong Emotions

    • Strong unpleasant emotions can affect both mental stability and hormone levels. Primary emotions experienced are usually guilt, anger, fear and sadness.

    Other Symptoms

    • Accompanying symptoms of high blood sugar can include fatigue, mental impairment, frequent urination, dehydration and insomnia. In severe cases, uncorrected high blood sugar can result in coma.

    Emotional Effects

    • Depression can be experienced if high blood sugar is left untreated for a long period of time and is usually a diabetic condition indicator.

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