Get to know these symptoms of high blood sugar or glucose. You can go directly to: 1:19 What is high blood sugar? 2:03 Very hungry 2:24 Frequent urination 2:30 Excessive thirst 3:17 Dry skin 3:55 Dry mouth 4:36 Weight loss 5:10 Headache 5:40 Frequent urinary tract infections 6:07 Fatigue WE ARE DIABETES SPECIALISTS! ✅ Schedule an online or in-person consultation, or request information about our services: ???? WhatsApp ???????? https://wa.me/message/3DEI7GUUZASPC1 ☎️ (55) 4742 6420 WEBSITE - https://diabesmart.com.mx/ FACEBOOK - / diabesmart.mx INSTAGRAM - / diabesmart ???? 10% DISCOUNT on your first purchase of medications using our code ???? DISMDL24 https://bit.ly/4ccAWiz (Mexico only) When glucose levels are elevated, there is dehydration even in the skin cells. Your skin may feel dry, tight, rough, and flaky to the touch, which can be uncomfortable and annoying. You may also feel itchy…a common response to dry skin…Scratching your skin in response to itching can make things worse, as it can injure your skin and increase your risk of infections. Plus, dry skin alone can increase your risk of skin injuries, such as cuts and scrapes, which can take longer to heal due to high glucose levels. Dry mouth can be an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience. You may notice that your mouth feels sticky or pasty, and that you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth moist. This dry mouth feeling can make it harder for you to chew and digest food, which can lead to eating and nutrition problems. Plus, it can increase your risk of cavities and other mouth infections. Without enough saliva, bacteria can build up in your mouth and form dental plaque, which can lead to cavities and gum disease. It can also increase your risk of mouth infections, such as thrush. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are also common in people with hyperglycemia. High blood glucose levels can affect kidney function and increase the risk of UTIs. Symptoms of a UTI may include pain or burning when urinating, a frequent need to urinate, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and pain in the lower abdomen or back. Under normal conditions, the urinary tract is a hostile environment for bacterial and fungal growth due to the acidity of the urine, the flow of the urine, and the immune system's ability to fight off infections. However, when glucose in the urine is high, it can neutralize the acidity of the urine, which can make the environment more favorable for bacterial and fungal growth. Chronic hyperglycemia can increase the risk of infections in general, as it can weaken the immune system and decrease the body's ability to fight off infections. In addition to yeast infections, people with high blood glucose may also be more prone to developing bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bacterial vaginosis. When blood glucose levels are elevated, unintentional weight loss may occur. This weight loss occurs because the body is unable to properly use glucose as an energy source and begins to break down fat and muscle for energy. This is why people may feel like they are losing muscle mass in their legs and arms. Despite an increase in appetite, people with hyperglycemia may lose weight because the body is unable to properly use glucose.