14 Symptoms That Your Blood Sugar Is Too High

May 15, 2018

Our bodies need glucose to fuel our cells. However, this balance can easily go out of whack if you eat too much sugar. Here are 14 ways to tell if your blood sugar is too high. Chronic problems with maintaining a healthy blood sugar could put your kidneys, eyes, nerves, and more in danger.
 

• Sedentary lifestyle
• Too many sweets
• Stress
• Dehydration
• Overeating
• Certain medications
• Another illness

Some causes related to diabetes are as follows:

• Missing a dose of insulin
• Over-treating low blood sugar
   

Having high blood sugar doesn't automatically mean you're diabetic. Our bodies fluctuate daily. However, having chronically high levels of sugar in your blood is a good indicator of diabetes. If you regularly experience any of the following symptoms regularly, you should go to the doctor immediately:

• Dry mouth
• Chronic fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Frequent thirst
• Frequent urination
• Slow-healing wounds
• Brain fog
• Insatiable hunger
• Impotence
• Nerve damage
• Belly fat/weight gain
• Recurring infections
• Dry, itchy skin
• Stomach/intestinal problems
   

If you have problems with maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, you need to familiarize yourself with low-glycemic foods that don't cause spikes in blood sugar. The Glycemic Index ranges from 0-100, with lower numbers being best for people watching their blood sugar. Even if you're not diabetic, eating low-glycemic foods can help you lose weight and maintain a healthy BMI.
 

These foods don't cause big spikes in blood sugar and should be the bulk of your diet.

• 1 Egg: 0
• 1 cup of hummus: 7
• 1 onion: 11
• 1 cup of broccoli: 11
• 1 cup of walnuts: 16
• 1 cup of cashews: 23
• 1 cup of cherries: 23
• 1 cup of yogurt: 24
• 1 turkey sausage: 29
• 1 cup of beans: 33
• 8 ounces of tomato juice: 39
• 1 apple: 39
• 1 cup of pasta: 43
• 8 ounces of pineapple juice: 47
• 1 cup of grapes: 47
   

These foods can still be enjoyed but should be eaten less regularly.

• 1 tablespoon of honey: 56
• 1 cup of brown rice: 56
• 1 cup of oatmeal: 59
• 1 cup of white rice: 65
   

These foods can significantly raise your blood sugar levels and should be avoided for optimal health.

• 1 slice of white bread: 70
• 2 cups of popcorn: 72
• 1 doughnut: 76
• 1 rice cake: 78
• 1 baked potato: 85
• 1 cup of cornflakes: 92

Make sure your friends know how to spot blood sugar problems before serious damage occurs!

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!