Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar:
You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar; this will also help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual.
Some of the most common symptoms are:1
High blood sugar | Low blood sugar | ||
(Hyperglycemia): | (Hypoglycemia): | ||
• | frequent urination | • | shakiness |
• | excessive thirst | • | sweating |
• | blurred vision | • | fast heartbeat |
• | increased fatigue | • | blurred vision |
• | extreme hunger | • | strange behavior |
• | irritability | • | confusion |
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| • | passing out |
Ketones (Ketoacidosis) from | • | seizure | |
untreated Hyperglycemia: |
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•shortness of breath
•nausea and vomiting
•very dry mouth
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, test your blood glucose. If your result is displayed as LO or HI, contact your doctor immediately.
For additional information and symptoms, contact a healthcare professional or refer to the website for the American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
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