Increased sugar

The concentration of sugar in the blood (glucose in the body) must be strictly regulated, so that the main source of energy is not excreted together with urine. If the exchange of glucose is disturbed, it manifests itself in an increase in its volume (hyperglycemia) or a decrease (hypoglycemia). In this article we will discuss the topic "Increased sugar", its symptoms and effects on the human body.

So, hyperglycemia is called the increased sugar content in blood plasma. As you know, this condition leads to a disease called "diabetes mellitus."

Despite the fact that the high content of sugar in the blood and is the main sign of diabetes, it can (and even need) to reduce to normal. This is actually a very important point, because if sugar is constantly at a high level, it will not only provoke a bad state of health, but it can lead to chronic complications of diabetes mellitus. As a result, the legs, kidneys and eyes of the patient, as well as his cardiovascular system (various manifestations of atherosclerosis) can be affected.

By the way, not only increased blood sugar, but high cholesterol and blood pressure can contribute to the development of complications of atherosclerotic nature.

The level of sugar can increase in a diabetic patient due to overeating, stress, various diseases, skipping sports, taking medications and, of course, skipping insulin injections. It is difficult to maintain a normal level of sugar in adolescence, when a person grows fast.

Elevated blood sugar - symptoms:

- increased urination. A person with a high level of sugar in blood plasma urinates a lot and often (10 times a day or more). Even at night, he is forced to go to the toilet several times, and this is to blame for high glucose. In healthy people, it is retained by the kidneys, and in patients with diabetes it is excreted together with urine. As a result, the amount of urination increases;

- strong thirst. Due to frequent urination, the body is dehydrated, as a result of which the need for additional fluid increases. A person has a constant feeling of thirst, which is the main symptom of a high level of glucose. Often, people with diabetes drink 6-8 liters of fluid per day, without noticing this, although the norm is 1.5-2 liters. And various soft drinks only intensify thirst. This is due to the content of sugar in them, the use of which only increases the feeling of thirst;

- dry mouth. Elevated sugar causes dehydration and, as a consequence, dry mouth;

- weight loss. A person who has diabetes mellitus (even if he eats abundantly) may lose weight. This occurs as a result of the loss along with the urine of a large amount of glucose. As you know, glucose is the main source of energy. That is, the loss of glucose entails a loss of energy and as compensation, the human body begins to receive energy by other means. One of these methods is the use of fats. This is what leads to significant weight loss and even muscle reduction;

- The feeling of hunger is a consequence of weight loss. Some people notice an increase in the need for sweet foods;

- drowsiness, fatigue and weakness. In connection with the loss of energy, weight loss and dehydration of the body, a person feels fast fatigue (pronounced) and weakness until drowsiness;

- impaired vision. As you know, the ability to see clearly and clearly is given to us through the lens. However, increased sugar in the blood leads to the accumulation of liquid in it. As a result, the lens changes its shape and swells. Because of this, a person's visual acuity decreases;

- a feeling of numbness, burning and tingling. The nervous system falls under the influence of a high level of glucose, resulting in such phenomena;

- long-term infections. Long-term infections often cloud the lives of people with diabetes. The weakened protective reaction is explained by too high a level of sugar in the shelter and low working capacity of the cells. We all know that it is the leukocytes (white blood cells) that play an important role in the defensive response of the body against infections.