High Blood Sugar: What You Need to Know

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) isn’t just a diabetic concern—it can affect anyone and often goes unnoticed. Glucose fuels your body, but without proper insulin regulation, levels can spike due to poor diet, stress, or medical issues.

Common Warning Signs:
Watch for constant thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing wounds, frequent infections, numbness, mood swings, dry skin, fruity-smelling breath, and swollen feet.

Health Risks:
If untreated, high blood sugar can lead to serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss.

How to Manage:
Maintain a balanced diet rich in fiber and low in sugar, exercise regularly, stay hydrated, monitor blood sugar levels, and reduce stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques.

Bottom Line:
Even without diabetes, high blood sugar can cause lasting damage. Recognizing early symptoms and making lifestyle changes is key to protecting your long-term health.