If you notice these 5 signs in your body, get a blood sugar test right away

When the human body has a problem, it has a means of communicating with us that is known as symptoms. Any unpleasant indications you see in your body should not be ignored, as they could indicate the presence of a serious health problem.
Blood sugar tests will help you understand your blood sugar level, which is especially important for the elderly and individuals with diabetes. According to Healthline, there are five indicators you might observe in your body when your blood sugar level is too high in this article.
1. Itchy or Dry Skin
Skin that is hydrated and supple is said to be healthy. Dry skin with an itching sensation may suggest that your blood sugar level is too high, necessitating a blood sugar test.
2. Exhaustion.
Tiredness is an important symptom of an illness that should not be overlooked. Stress and other reasons might make you fatigued, but if it happens frequently, your body is warning you that something is wrong. Diabetes is a severe disease that, if not treated promptly, can worsen. Getting a blood sugar test as soon as a symptom appears, such as exhaustion or fatigue, aids in early detection and treatment.
3. Increased Urination and Extreme Thirst.
Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs that something is wrong with your body. These two symptoms could be caused by a buildup of glucose in the body, which stimulates the liver to generate more urine to get rid of the glucose, leaving you thirsty. If these two symptoms appear in your body at the same time, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor.4. Rapid Weight Loss
Weight loss and gain that occurs over a short period is not a good indicator. When your blood glucose level is too high, your body burns more fat, resulting in weight loss.
Tingling in the hands and feet is a common symptom.
Source: Ghanaown.com
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