SIGNS OF BLOOD SUGAR PROBLEMS

Signs of High Blood Sugar
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Unquenchable thirst (polydipsia)
• Acetone breath (smells like nail polish remover)
• Dry skin
• Frequent urination, large volume - at least 2.5 liters per day (polyuria)
• Constipation, bloating
• Tingling sensation in feet and/or hands
• Unexpected weight loss
• In women, recurrent vaginal yeast infections
• Sores, cuts, abrasions that are slow to heal

Signs of Low Blood Sugar
• Sweating (including night sweats)
• Tremors
• Numbness of the lips
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pale appearance
• Rapid heart rate
• Weakness
• Hunger
• Confusion
• Disorientation
• Altered behavior - personality changes
• Nightmares
• Waking up in the night, very alert
• Restlessness and inability to go back to sleep
• Seizure
• Coma

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