Do You Have Diabetes? Here are the Major Signs to Look For..

<h1>Do You Have Diabetes? Here are the Major Signs to Look For..</h1>Author: <a title="Stephen Smith" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/stephen-smith/138514.htm">Stephen Smith</a> A major sign of high blood sugar is intense thirst. However, there are many symptoms of high blood sugar. In this article we will cover some of the indicators of elevated blood glucose levels. The incidence of high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) is growing at a rapid rate and leads to many diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, just to name a few. Here are the signs of high blood sugar. If you have any of these, you may need to immediately start taking action to help normalise your blood sugar.  Sign of High Blood Sugar 1: Frequent, Intense Thirst. If you are finding that you cannot seem to quench your thirst no matter how much you drink, then it may be a sign that you have some degree of insulin resistance resulting in dangerous blood sugar levels.   The increased thirst results from excessive urination (polyuria), leading to dehydration and perhaps also because of the high blood sugar level (the body may try to dilute the sugar).   Sign of High Blood Sugar 2: Frequent Urination (polyuria). Polyuria is due to glycosuria (glucose in the urine). Glycosuria occurs when the blood glucose exceeds 10mmol/L. As a result of the osmotic effect, glycosuria leads to polyuria.   Sign of High Blood Sugar 3: Lethargy / Fatigue. Lethargy results from the fact that the body has difficulty getting glucose into the body cells (insulin resistance). This means cellular functioning becomes impaired and negatively affects energy levels.   Sign of High Blood Sugar 4: Fasting Blood Sugar. For the most accurate measurement of blood glucose, you can simply get a blood glucose monitor from your local pharmacy (drug store) and measure your blood sugar level directly.   It is best to measure your fasting blood sugar first thing in the morning. If the measurement is greater than 6 mmol/L then it indicates that you have some degree of insulin resistance If the measurement is greater than 7.8 mmol/L, then that indicates a diagnosis of diabetes.   Accordingly, if you are showing any sign of high blood sugar whatsoever you will need to start taking action to help your body overcome this condition.   You will need to start by addressing some of the causes of high blood sugar, which are generally lifestyle related.   If you would like to get a free diabetic diet plan, <a target="_new" href="http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com/menu-for-diabetic.html">Click Here!</a>About the Author: Stephen Smith is the part-owner of Body Concepts, an Australian supplement company, and Focus On, a health and lifestyle magazine. Stephen has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 18 years and after completing a science degree from the University of Western Australia, spent many years researching the most effective ways to help people lose weight quickly.

In 2004 he published his best-selling book, ‘Look Good Feel Great!’ which explains exactly what people need to do to lose all the weight they want to get in the best shape of their life.

Lots of free articles and interesting weight loss information can be found on his website: <a target="_new" href="http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com">http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com</a></a>
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A major sign of high blood sugar is intense thirst. However, there are many symptoms of high blood sugar. In this article we will cover some of the indicators of elevated blood glucose levels.

The incidence of high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) is growing at a rapid rate and leads to many diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease and stroke, just to name a few.

Here are the signs of high blood sugar. If you have any of these, you may need to immediately start taking action to help normalise your blood sugar.

Sign of High Blood Sugar 1: Frequent, Intense Thirst.

If you are finding that you cannot seem to quench your thirst no matter how much you drink, then it may be a sign that you have some degree of insulin resistance resulting in dangerous blood sugar levels.

The increased thirst results from excessive urination (polyuria), leading to dehydration and perhaps also because of the high blood sugar level (the body may try to dilute the sugar).

Sign of High Blood Sugar 2: Frequent Urination (polyuria). 
Polyuria is due to glycosuria (glucose in the urine). Glycosuria occurs when the blood glucose exceeds 10mmol/L. As a result of the osmotic effect, glycosuria leads to polyuria.

Sign of High Blood Sugar 3: Lethargy / Fatigue. 
Lethargy results from the fact that the body has difficulty getting glucose into the body cells (insulin resistance). This means cellular functioning becomes impaired and negatively affects energy levels.

Sign of High Blood Sugar 4: Fasting Blood Sugar. 
For the most accurate measurement of blood glucose, you can simply get a blood glucose monitor from your local pharmacy (drug store) and measure your blood sugar level directly.

It is best to measure your fasting blood sugar first thing in the morning. If the measurement is greater than 6 mmol/L then it indicates that you have some degree of insulin resistance If the measurement is greater than 7.8 mmol/L, then that indicates a diagnosis of diabetes.

Accordingly, if you are showing any sign of high blood sugar whatsoever you will need to start taking action to help your body overcome this condition.

You will need to start by addressing some of the causes of high blood sugar, which are generally lifestyle related.

If you would like to get a free diabetic diet plan, <a target="_new" onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com/menu-for-diabetic.html">Click Here!</a>

Stephen Smith is the part-owner of Body Concepts, an Australian supplement company, and Focus On, a health and lifestyle magazine. Stephen has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 18 years and after completing a science degree from the University of Western Australia, spent many years researching the most effective ways to help people lose weight quickly. In 2004 he published his best-selling book, ‘Look Good Feel Great!’ which explains exactly what people need to do to lose all the weight they want to get in the best shape of their life. Lots of free articles and interesting weight loss information can be found on his website: http://www.quick-weight-loss-principles.com

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