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If level of sugar in your blood goes beyond what is considered normal, then you might end up with some unwelcome health problems. The same is also true if blood sugar levels decrease. Therefore, it is imperative that you maintain a normal level of blood sugar for proper functioning of your body.

You get sugar from the food you need. This sugar is converted to energy and utilized by the cells of the body. For the sugar to enter the cells, a hormone called insulin is required. This is secreted by the pancreas. When this hormone is not produced, then the sugar cannot enter the cells. As a result, the sugar remains in the blood stream. This is the reason why people suffer from high sugar level.

There are many reasons for high blood sugar. Stress, lack of exercise, certain diseases and infections, taking certain medications, not getting adequate sleep, eating food high in carbohydrates and irregular eating habits contribute to high sugar in blood.

If you have high sugar level, your body will give you signs. This is well before the doctor diagnoses you with diabetes. If you read these signs, you can take corrective measures immediately before it becomes full blown diabetes. Some of the signs of high blood sugar are as follows:

• Feeling drowsy constantly
• Suffering from fatigue even when you have not done any hard work
• Losing weight without a reason
• Notice sudden increase in your appetite
• Wounds taking long to heal
• Feeling thirty constantly
• Having dryness and itchiness of the skin
• Blurry vision

If your blood sugar stays high for many hours, then it could lead to dehydration, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.

If you notice any of the above mentioned symptoms, you should visit your doctor and get a blood test done. Based on the results of your blood test, the doctor will advice you on the further course of action. Do not start any self-medication. It is dangerous.