Increased blood glucose: what it means, the causes, symptoms and characteristics of treatment

Glucose is a vital element that, as a result of oxidation, turns into energy, without which human life is impossible. Entering the body together with carbohydrates, it penetrates into the blood and nourishes every cell of the body.

Increased glucose in the blood - what does it mean?

Activity and well-being of a person directly depend on the level of glycemia - an indicator that characterizes the presence of sugar in the blood. When it becomes below the norm or higher, then the failure of all organs is inevitable, which can subsequently lead to serious illnesses. Especially it is not necessary to admit hyperglycemia - a condition in which glucose in the blood is increased. How dangerous is this? The answer to this question will be the fact that the sugar surplus is the main sign of diabetes, which can be prevented by taking timely measures. To do this, it is important to listen to your body and not ignore the signals of violations in his work.

Increased blood glucose: causes, symptoms

To timely start treatment at the initial stage, which is the main condition for its effectiveness, it is necessary to seek professional medical advice if you have the following symptoms:

• Almost constant feeling of thirst;
• Itching of the skin;
• Frequent urge to urinate, not causing pain;
• Increase in the amount of urine;
• The appearance of nocturnal urge to urinate;
• Significant weight loss;
• Headaches and dizziness;
• Permanent weakness and fatigue;
• Deterioration of vision;
• Reduction of the body's defenses and long healing wounds.

The appearance of one of the above symptoms is possible in other diseases. If there are more, then this is an occasion to reflect on the fact that the sugar level is out of the norm. What contributed to this can be called causes and actions? When glucose in the blood is increased, the following factors are considered as a possible catalyst:

• Diabetes is the most important cause;
• Excessive consumption of food, especially fast carbohydrates;
• Too long stay in a stressful situation;
• A previously suffered severe infectious disease.

In order to better understand the mechanism of these symptoms, it is worth considering in more detail how each of them is associated with increased blood glucose. What does this mean for the whole body?

How does the body respond to changes in glucose levels?

The reason for the constant thirst lies in the fact that glucose molecules have the property of attracting molecules of water to themselves. To prevent dehydration, the brain sends a signal urging the patient to drink in large quantities. The kidneys, in turn, begin to work hard to remove excess fluid from the body. This explains the frequent urination. In the event that the kidney function is impaired, the condition can be complicated by increased blood pressure, which can also be considered one of the signs of hypertension.

Diabetes of two types: what are the differences?

The change in the weight of the patient is related to the type of diabetes mellitus detected. Type I is characterized by inadequate insulin production, when cells are completely devoid of glucose. In this case, the body does not have the energy that it needs to perform vital functions. This explains the weight loss, which becomes visible to the naked eye.

A completely opposite situation is observed in type II diabetes, in which the patient suffers from excess weight. In this case the increased glucose in the blood is still entirely to blame. What does it mean? Insulin in this case is produced in sufficient or excessive amounts, but does not enter the cells, since the latter can not react with it. The reason for this is obesity of tissues, which does not disappear even due to energy starvation.

Energy starvation of the brain is the cause of headaches, weakness and decreased efficiency. After all, the central nervous system does not receive glucose, which has always been its main source of nutrition. The brain begins to produce energy in an alternative way, associated with the oxidation of fats, which is not an equivalent replacement. This process very often leads to ketonemia, in which the patient emits an odor of acetone, which can also be attributed to the symptoms of increased blood sugar.

Long-lasting wounds are also a consequence of energy starvation. Hyperglycaemia contributes to the development of a favorable environment for various microorganisms, because of which purulent processes begin. And leukocytes, the protective function of which is disturbed by the absence of glucose, can not neutralize them.

The appearance of these symptoms is an occasion to rush to a laboratory blood test and, in case of confirmation of the diagnosis, receive appropriate treatment.

Sugar analysis: how to prepare

To get an objective result as a result of the analysis, you can not ignore a few simple but mandatory rules.

• For two days before the day of donating blood should be abandoned even from small doses of alcohol;
• After eating, twelve hours must pass;
• On the appointed day it is not recommended to brush your teeth.

You can conduct a blood test both in the laboratory and at home yourself. To do this, you need a glucometer - a device designed specifically for this purpose. The accuracy of its indicators is comparable with the laboratory ones.

There is also another type of analysis, which is called "2hGP". What distinguishes it is that it is done exactly two hours after you ate.

What do the results say?

Deciphering the result of the analysis will not cause difficulties if you have an idea of how much the blood glucose level is, the elevated level and the lowered one.

1. 6 mmol / l - the upper limit of the range relating to the allowable sugar content.
2. 3.5 mmol / L - 5.5 mmol / l - satisfactory indicators of a healthy person.
3. 6.1 mmol / L - 7 mmol / l - these indicators indicate that this is the last stage preceding diabetes.
4. More than 7 mmol / l - very high blood glucose. What does it mean? Unfortunately, it is not difficult to guess that the probability of having diabetes is almost inevitable. To confirm or refute this, additional tests will be required.

Despite the fact that the decoding of indicators is completely available, you should definitely contact the doctor.

What will help to resist the disease?

If you received a conclusion from the laboratory: "Blood test: glucose is increased," what does it mean? The fact that it is necessary to take a number of certain measures as soon as possible, depending on the neglect of the situation, which will help clarify the analysis of the "2GGP".

1. If diabetes is not confirmed, but the glucose level is significantly increased - it is necessary to exclude carbohydrates almost completely.
2. In the presence of diabetes, the diet should be accompanied by the intake of medicines prescribed by the doctor, and sugar content control is also mandatory.

General recommendations for increased sugar

Now that we know why the blood glucose level can be increased, it's time to introduce some new rules into the old way of life. It is necessary to revise the daily diet, from which the following products should be excluded:

• confectionery;
• Fruits that contain a lot of sugar;
• Various sausages and fatty meat.

Its choice is to stop on lean meat and fish, vegetables, cereals. As the dessert sour berries and fruit, cottage cheese will approach. It is desirable to eat fractional. In no case should not tolerate overeating.

If we talk about sports, the ideal option will be cardio-operations.

An excess of glucose in the blood - a verdict?

The answer to the question is unequivocal - no, not a verdict. Do not despair and become withdrawn in yourself, no less than continue to lead the past way of life. Responsible attitude to one's own health and confidence in oneself is the guarantee of good health and a return to normal indicators.