High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)
This page will help you prepare and act correctly to manage high blood sugar levels.
When Does High Blood Sugar Occur?
High blood sugar levels occur when fasting sugar readings exceed 125 mg/dL, or 200 mg/dL two hours after a meal.
Frequent high blood sugar levels without proper control or timely management can lead to ketoacidosis and complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, and long-term kidney problems.
- Causes of High Blood Sugar:
- Missing an insulin dose.
- Not adhering to the diet plan.
- Inactivity and lack of exercise.
- Taking corticosteroid medications (like cortisone), can raise blood sugar levels.
- Using expired medications.
- Illnesses like the flu or infections.
Stress.
What Are the Symptoms of High Blood Sugar?
- Initial symptoms of high blood sugar:.
- Frequent urination.
- Thirst.
- Fatigue and exhaustion.
- Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.
- Blurred vision.
Irritability or sudden mood changes.
- If high blood sugar is not treated, the body releases ketone acids, and their symptoms include:
- A fruity or acetone-like smell in the mouth.
- Dry mouth.
- Abdominal pain.
- Vomiting.
Nausea.
- How Do You Handle High Blood Sugar?
- Increase fluid intake.
- Walk.
- Avoid sugary and fatty foods.
- If you use insulin, take the corrective dose as prescribed.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly. Test for ketones in your urine or blood every two hours.
Places to inject insulin:
- If any of these symptoms appear, go to the emergency room:
- Extreme fatigue.
- Abdominal pain.
- Persistent diarrhea.
- Persistent vomiting.
- High body temperature.
- Shortness of breath.
Difficulty concentrating.
Emergency Numbers in the Gulf Countries:
– Oman: 9999
– Saudi Arabia: 997
– Kuwait: 112
– Qatar: 999
– UAE: 998
– Bahrain: 999
