Being able to recognize the main signs of high blood sugar is crucial as high levels can lead to serious health complications. Below, we’ve prepared a list of the main causes of high blood sugar as well as the most common symptoms. Let’s take a look
Causes
- Overuse of steroids
- Excessive eating
- Dehydration
- Common cold
- Tiredness
- Physical inactivity
Symptoms
- Blurry vision
- Frequent urination
- Dry mouth
- Thirst
- Impotence
- Difficulty focusing
- Slow healing of cuts and wounds
- Recurring infections
- Digestive problems
- Increased appetite
- Itchy skin
- Weight gain
- Nerve problems
- Excess belly fat
Controlling the Blood Sugar Levels
To control the sugar levels, you need to be very careful about the food you eat. Hence, you should stay away from foods with a high GI. The GI shows the number of carbs in specific foods and foods that have a GI between 0 and 54 are considered low.
Foods with Low GI
Bananas
Grapefruits
Oranges
Carrots
Pineapple juice
Tomato juice
A cup of peas
A cup of green grapes
A cup of spaghetti
One turkey sausage
Apples
Onions
One cup of yogurt
One cup of cherries
One cup of cashews
One cup of nuts
One cup of hummus
One cup of broccoli
One egg
Foods with a Medium GI
(Can be consumed, but in moderation)
A cup of white rice
A cup of oatmeal
A tbsp of honey
One serving of mac’n’cheese
A cup of brown rice
Foods with High GI
(Should be avoided)
Glucose
1 portion of cornflakes
Baked potatoes
Doughnuts
One slice of white bread
Rice cake
2 cups of popcorn