Diabetes--------
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High
Blood Sugar
An
elevated level of the sugar glucose in the blood. Also
called hyperglycemia.
Symptoms
of high blood sugar
Hyperglycaemia,
or high blood sugar, is common amongst diabetics. It
occurs when a diabetic person eats too much food, and
has too little insulin to regulate their blood sugar.
Sometimes stress can cause diabetes. Being aware of
the following symptoms and staying alert for their presence,
whether you are a diabetic or a family member or friend,
should be essential:
- Need
for frequent urination
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Extreme
hunger /thirst
- Blurring
of the vision
Symptoms
of low blood sugar
Hypoglycaemia,
or low blood sugar, occurs when a diabetic has not eaten
enough food, or has too much insulin within his or her
body. An excessive amount of exercise can also cause
low blood sugar levels. Being aware of the following
symptoms and staying alert for their presence, whether
you are a diabetic or a family member or friend, should
be essential:
- Shaking
- Fast heartbeat
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Extreme
hunger
- Weakness
and tiredness
- Irritability
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