Diagnosing hyperglycemia on time is of vital importance for your wellbeing. The condition manifests through a variety of symptoms, but the following are the most common:
- Fatigue;
- Recurring infections;
- Feeling thirsty all the time;
- Nerve problems;
- Dry mouth;
- Constant hunger, even after eating;
- Weight gain;
- Loss of focus;
- Blurry or double vision;
- Frequent need to urinate, especially overnight;
- Impotence;
- Slower healing of minor cuts and wounds;
- Stomach discomfort;
- Dry and itchy skin.
Although associated with high blood sugar levels, all these symptoms can indicate other minor or major ailments. We suggest visiting a doctor if you notice that you have more than one symptom from the list in order to prevent diabetes.
On the other hand, just like with any other disease, preventing it is much better than treating diabetes. In order to keep your blood sugar levels in check, you should pay more attention to what you eat. Every food you eat has a GI (glycemic index) which can be either low, moderate or high. The higher the GI of the food, the better it is to avoid it.
The GI scale ranges from 0 to 100 and shows the amount of carbs in foods. High glycemic foods are those with a GI if 70 or more – the most common examples are white bread, rice cakes, cornflakes, popcorn, baked potatoes and donuts. You should stay away from these foods or eat them rarely.
The moderate group of foods includes those that range from 55-69 on the scale. The group includes honey, pita bread, white rice and mac and cheese.
The best group of foods for those with high blood sugar levels are the foods in the low-GI category. They include tomato juice, spaghetti, apples, bananas, oranges, kidney beans, peas, turkey sausages, hummus, onions, carrots and pineapple juice. Stick to these foods, and you’ll no longer have to fear about your glucose levels rising through the roof.
