8. Stomach Problems
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High blood sugar can lead to slowed gastric emptying, causing bloating, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting.
9. Constant fatigue
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Low thyroid hormone levels often lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and depression. The energy needed to fight infections causes persistent fatigue and high blood sugar.
10. Thirst
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High blood sugar levels put more strain on the kidneys, which have to work harder to filter and absorb excess sugar. This process requires an increased urine output to eliminate sugar through urine.
11. Dry and itchy skin
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Skin itching is often due to poor blood circulation, with the legs being the most frequently affected area.
12. Always hungry
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While a voracious appetite is normal in some people, a lack of incretin, a hormone, can lead to increased hunger and faster gastric emptying, which can potentially raise blood sugar levels.
13. Excess abdominal fat.
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Being constantly hungry can indicate high blood sugar levels, as the food consumed does not provide enough energy to nourish your cells.
14. Nerve Problems
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High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the nerves, potentially leading to nerve complications.
15. Skin Changes
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Skin discoloration and growths may indicate hyperglycemia, including dark, thick patches on the neck and hands.
16. Tingling
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Tingling and numbness in certain parts of the body may indicate hyperglycemia and neuropathy, a type of nerve damage associated with it.
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