The energy reserve that a person consumes throughout the day depends on the processes of glucose oxidation in the body. Its normal content in adults varies between 3.2 and 5.5 mmol / l. Highly elevated blood glucose testifies to serious disturbances in metabolic processes, possible start of development of endocrine diseases, pathologies of the digestive system.
The causes of permanently and temporarily elevated blood glucose
The main factor that causes an increase in the concentration of sugar in the body is malnutrition. Excessive consumption of carbohydrates, the presence in the products of harmful chemical additives and addiction to "heavy" food lead to the development of concomitant diseases:
- diabetes;
- acute and chronic pancreatitis ;
- pathology of the kidneys, liver;
- thyroid disorders;
- diseases of the endocrine system.
Also, a temporary increase in glucose concentration may trigger certain medications, exposure to stress, poisoning with alcohol and other toxic substances.
Signs of high blood glucose
Characteristic symptoms of the described state:
- dry mouth ;
- frequent and profuse urination;
- deterioration of the skin's ability to heal;
- frequent headache;
- decreased visual acuity;
- itching;
- increased fatigue;
- presence of boils, purulent pimples;
- insufficient activity of the immune system.
If at least 1-2 of these symptoms appear, you should see a doctor.
What to do if blood glucose is increased?
General recommendations for high levels of sugar are the proper organization of a diet with a restriction of carbohydrate intake, rejection of bad habits, and time for physical activity.
If there were diagnosed diseases accompanied by an increase in the amount of glucose in the blood, one should treat them.