According to the NHS, telltale signs of high blood sugar are:
- Increased thirst and a dry mouth
- Needing to pee frequently
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Unintentional weight loss
- Recurrent infections, such as thrush, bladder infections (cystitis) and skin infections
- Tummy pain
- Feeling or being sick
- Breath that smells fruity
To avoid high blood sugar, the most important thing is to carefully track your food, especially measuring the amount of sugar and carbohydrates in your food.
If you have been prescribed insulin by your doctor, taking this exactly as directed should reduce the risk of hyperglycaemia or going “high”.
However, other lifestyle factors can affect your blood sugar levels too, and by managing these risks, you can avoid dangerously high blood sugar spikes.
By testing your blood sugar regularly, you can detect high blood sugar before it reaches dangerously high levels, which may necessitate medical attention.