7 warning signs to watch for
Feeling thirsty more often than usual can be a sign of high blood sugar.
High blood sugar can cause the kidneys to remove extra glucose through urine.
Feeling persistently tired or weak can occur when blood glucose is too high or too low.
Changes in blood glucose can temporarily affect the eye’s ability to focus.
Persistent hunger can occur with diabetes, while sudden hunger accompanied by sweating or shaking may indicate low blood sugar.
These are common signs of low blood sugar, particularly in people taking insulin or certain diabetes medicines.
Losing weight without trying can be a sign of undiagnosed diabetes, especially when accompanied by thirst and frequent urination.
How can you check your blood sugar?
Symptoms alone cannot confirm whether your blood sugar is abnormal. A blood glucose test or HbA1c test can help identify diabetes or prediabetes, even when symptoms are absent.
Seek emergency care for severe confusion, unconsciousness, or seizures. Deep or rapid breathing, vomiting, and abdominal pain alongside high blood sugar can also indicate a life-threatening emergency.
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