What happens when your blood sugar is too high?

We’ve all been there, we eat something sweet and delicious and then BAM! Our blood sugar levels go through the roof. But what does that really mean for our bodies? In this article, we’ll explore the wonderful world of high blood sugar and what kind of chaos it can cause.

The Basics of Blood Sugar

Before diving into the land of too much sugar, let’s briefly talk about what happens to our bodies when we consume food. Food provides us with energy in the form of glucose (a type of sugar). Once it enters our bloodstream, insulin – a hormone produced by the pancreas – helps move glucose out of the blood and into cells where it can be used for fuel.

What Exactly is High Blood Sugar?

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) occurs when there is too much glucose floating around in your bloodstream with not enough insulin available to transport it to your cells. This can happen due to various reasons such as consuming an excessive amount of sugars or carbohydrates without any physical activity or expending fewer calories than consumed foods.

Normal vs High Blood Sugar Levels

A normal fasting blood sugar level should fall between 70-100 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), while a high reading would be anything above 126 mg/dL on two separate occasions.

If you’re wondering how exactly someone gets tested for their blood sugar levels at home with simple “glucometer” machines which utilizes test strips you put a small drop(s)of your fingertip-prick drawn-blood on them & get immediate readings within seconds!

Let Me Entertain You…

While these numbers may seem technical AF, think about it this way: if normal levels are like seeing your favorite comedian who always makes you laugh but isn’t over-the-top hilarious, high levels are like binge-watching part 5+ of that TV show you pretended to like but can’t help hate-watching.

The Symptoms of High Blood Sugar

When your blood sugar levels get too high, your body starts sending out some warning signals known as symptoms or ‘the red flags’, and we’re not talking about waving them in a parade here; these are what signal something’s up with your health that needs checking immediately.

Common Symptoms Include:

  • Increased thirst (polydipsia)
  • Frequent urination (polyuria)
  • Blurry vision
  • Fatigue
  • Dry mouth & itchy skin
  • Inability to concentrate,
  • Poor wound healing, prolonged infections & recurrent vaginal yeast! (Welcome To Menopause) πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

Remember gym coach yelling at you “hydrate yourself well”, Water Water Everywhere!

Serious Complications

While the above symptoms may be irritating and affect daily life majorly, there exist more severe complications that can occur if high blood sugar goes unchecked for a longer time such as:

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by insufficient insulin production due to genetic factors trauma… Nope just kidding excessive intake of sugar/carbohydrates along with an insufficient amount of physical activity. When our star player Insulin is limited players Glycogen stored in liver takes over breaking down fats into fuel creating Ketones which are acidic substances affecting our kidneys working ability damaging other organs(could lead towards coma). Prevention step number one People : Exercise!

Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state(HHS) occurs when the glucose level continues to rise without enough fluid intake leading towards serious dehydration(AK47-shots strictly prohibited).

It seems only right this comes after discussing hangovers mentioned prior,

Number two rule: Daily water intake never harmed anyone!

Chronic High Blood Sugar Complications:

Chronic hyperglycemia, high blood sugar levels that stick around for an extended period of time, may lead to even more chronic health conditions such as:

  • Kidney and nerves damaging
  • Cardiovascular diseases (damaged heart vessels)
  • Vision or hearing loss damage especially retinal nerve fibers .

What Causes High Blood Sugar

While everyone’s body works slightly differently, there are some common culprits when it comes to high blood sugar.

Eating/Drinking Too Much Sugar

This one is a no-brainer. When we consume too much processed and refined foods as well beverages loaded with added sugars the result….you guessed it – elevated of glucose in your bloodstream.

Not Enough Physical Activity

When you’re sedentary or don’t add enough physical activity into your daily routine_,_ what happens? Glucose builds up in your system/beating like a racing horse with excessive energy level waiting & ready to be extracted out but not indulging enough physical activities to break down resulting towards higher than normal blood glucose levels.

Genetic Factors?

There exist various factors causing genetic predispositions contributing towards Diabetes prevention similar lifestyle choices selection alongside ongoing screening monitoring A1C on regular basis could help prevent increase chances once diagnosed family inheritance.

How To Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels Fast!

There isn’t any magical secret potion(sorry)for reducing an unusually high reading drastically;However here are few hints,tips tricks below:

Drink water πŸ’¦πŸ’§or other calorie-free drinks(non-alcoholic 🀫 everyone needs water bit hard trust me)

Water assists kidney flushing extra glucose through urine immediately keeping properly hydrated can prevent dehydration being away from unnecessary complications! So The Top Priority Should always be staying Hydrated(we know this now).

Engage In Physical Activities (Jog-Walk-talk fly )

Not only does regular physical exercise lower your blood sugar immediately, but it also helps with insulin sensitivity in the long run, A high-intensity or strength training session seems fit as per doctors recommendation.

Make Dietary Changes 🍎🌿

Lowering the intake of refined carbohydrates & swapping them out for fiber-rich foods(i.e veggies) Keeps glucose spikes at bay as well increasing filling and hunger-curbing potential!

Summing It Up

While high levels of blood sugar can be anxiety-inducing information that we’d rather not deal with (alongside other health facts), approaching things positively by developing a mindset driven towards conscious choices will keep us healthy and maintain our body’s function properly.while living healthier longer lives!

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