What does a high feel like in diabetes?

increased thirst and a dry mouth. needing to pee frequently. tiredness. blurred vision.

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How do you feel when your blood sugar gets too high?

Symptoms of high blood sugar

feeling very thirsty. peeing a lot. feeling weak or tired. blurred vision.

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What do diabetic highs and lows feel like?

Symptoms of low blood sugar, such as sweating, shakiness, extreme hunger, nausea, or dizziness. Symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, or lightheadedness.

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What are 3 signs of a diabetic emergency?

What are the signs and symptoms of a diabetic emergency?
  • hunger.
  • clammy skin.
  • profuse sweating.
  • drowsiness or confusion.
  • weakness or feeling faint.
  • sudden loss of responsiveness.

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Does high blood sugar hurt?

In time, high glucose levels also can damage nerves. This is called diabetic neuropathy. It can make it harder for you to feel cuts, wounds, or infections. Without treatment, they can become bigger problems, like the loss of a toe, foot, or part of your leg.

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Do you feel hot when your blood sugar is high?

Did you know that people who have diabetes—both type 1 and type 2—feel the heat more than people who don't have diabetes? Some reasons why: Certain diabetes complications, such as damage to blood vessels and nerves, can affect your sweat glands so your body can't cool as effectively.

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How long does a diabetic episode last?

Hypoglycemia caused by sulfonylurea or long-acting insulin may take longer to resolve but usually goes away in one to two days.

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When should a diabetic go to the hospital?

Go to the ER or call 911 right away if you have symptoms of ketoacidosis like: nausea and vomiting. abdominal pain. deep, rapid breathing.

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When should I go to the hospital for high blood sugar?

Know when to take action. If symptoms of high blood glucose become more noticeable or if your blood glucose level continues to rise, call your doctor. If you start to feel drowsy or disoriented or if your blood glucose continues to rise (for example, above 20.0 mmol/L), call 911 or other emergency services immediately.

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Will drinking water lower blood sugar?

Drink plenty of water

Drinking plenty of water helps your kidneys flush out excess sugar. One study found that people who drink more water lower their risk for developing high blood sugar levels. And remember, water is the best. Sugary drinks elevate blood sugar by raising it even more.

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How do you feel physically when you have diabetes?

Diabetes Symptoms
  1. Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night.
  2. Are very thirsty.
  3. Lose weight without trying.
  4. Are very hungry.
  5. Have blurry vision.
  6. Have numb or tingling hands or feet.
  7. Feel very tired.
  8. Have very dry skin.

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What happens if a diabetic doesn't eat sugar?

Overview. Diabetic hypoglycemia occurs when someone with diabetes doesn't have enough sugar (glucose) in his or her blood. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body and brain, so you can't function well if you don't have enough.

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Is 10.5 blood sugar high after eating?

If HbA1c is more than 48 mmol/mol or fasting blood glucose is more than 11 mmol/L, your blood sugar is high. For most people without diabetes, normal blood sugar levels are: between 4 and to 6 mmol/L before meals. less than 8 mmol/L two hours after eating.

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How high does your sugar have to be to go into a diabetic coma?

A diabetic coma could happen when your blood sugar gets too high -- 600 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or more -- causing you to become very dehydrated.

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Where is a diabetic headache?

One type of headache caused by high blood sugar is known as occipital neuralgia, and may feel like the scalp, upper neck, back of head, or behind the ears is inflamed or in stabbing, throbbing, or shock-like pain.

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Is blood sugar of 27 high?

If your blood sugar levels are consistently high (usually above 20 mmol/L in adults and above 14 mmol/L in children), you may have moderate to severe symptoms of high blood sugar.

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Do you feel ill with diabetes?

The symptoms of diabetes include feeling very thirsty, passing more urine than usual, and feeling tired all the time. The symptoms occur because some or all of the glucose stays in your blood and isn't used as fuel for energy.

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What are signs of diabetic shock?

Symptoms of diabetic shock or severe hypoglycemia may include :
  • blurry or double vision.
  • seizures.
  • convulsions.
  • drowsiness.
  • losing consciousness.
  • slurred speech.
  • trouble speaking.
  • confusion.

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What does a blood sugar episode feel like?

Typical early warning signs are feeling hungry, trembling or shakiness, and sweating. In more severe cases, you may also feel confused and have difficulty concentrating. In very severe cases, a person experiencing hypoglycaemia can lose consciousness.

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Does diabetes make you shaky?

At some time, most people with diabetes experience the sweating and shakiness that occurs when blood glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dl — a condition known as hypoglycemia. The average person with type 1 diabetes may experience symptoms of low blood glucose up to two times a week.

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Why do diabetics suddenly feel hot?

People with type 1 diabetes tend to sweat more than usual in the upper body and less than usual in the lower body, which can lead to overall anhidrosis, according to research. They may also have lower blood volume and less effective blood flow. These cardiovascular problems can also contribute to overheating.

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Is 15 sugar level high?

If your blood sugar level is slightly high for a short time, emergency treatment won't be necessary. But if it continues to rise you may need to act fast to avoid developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). If your blood sugar level is 15 mmol/l or more, you should check your blood or urine for ketones.

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Is 6.1 blood sugar high?

Less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L ) is normal. 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L ) is diagnosed as prediabetes. 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L ) or higher on two separate tests is diagnosed as diabetes.

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What are 5 signs of someone who has hyperglycemia?

Frequent urination. Increased thirst. Blurred vision. Feeling weak or unusually tired.

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