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High Blood Glucose, Signs
For most people, blood glucose
levels that stay higher than 140 mg/dL
(before meals) are too high. Talk
with your health care team about the
glucose range that is best for you.
Eating too much food, being less
active than usual, or taking too
little diabetes medicine are some
common reasons for high blood
glucose (or hyperglycemia). Your
blood glucose can also go up when
you’re sick or under stress.
Over time, high blood glucose can
damage body organs. For this reason,
many people with diabetes try to
keep their blood glucose in control
as much as they can.
Some people with diabetes are in
danger of diabetic ketoacidosis when
their glucose level stays high. You
can tell if you’re in diabetic
ketoacidosis by checking your urine
for ketones. If you have ketones in
your urine, call your doctor or go
to the hospital right away. The most
common reason for diabetic
ketoacidosis is not taking your
insulin. If you have type 1
diabetes, ask your health care team
about diabetic ketoacidosis.
Your blood glucose is more likely to
go up when you’re sick—for example,
when you have the flu or an
infection. You’ll need to take
special care of yourself during
these times.
Signs of High Blood Glucose
Frequent urination can be a sign of
high blood sugar.
Some common signs of high blood
glucose are having a dry mouth,
being thirsty, and urinating often.
Other signs include feeling tired,
having blurred vision, and losing
weight without trying. If your
glucose is very high, you may have
stomach pain, feel sick to your
stomach, or even throw up.
If you have any signs that your
glucose is high, test your blood. In
your logbook or on your record
sheet, write down your glucose
reading and the time you did the
test. If your glucose is high, think
about what could have caused it to
go up. If you think you know of
something, write this down beside
your glucose reading.
Content Courtesy : www.cdc.gov
Note : Information herein is
provided for informational purposes
only and is not a substitute for
professional medical advice. You
should not use this information for
diagnosing or treating a medical or
health condition. If you have or
suspect you have a medical problem,
promptly contact your professional
healthcare provider. Please consult
your healthcare provider before
beginning any course of
supplementation or treatment.
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