A major characteristic of diabetes is elevated blood glucose. High blood glucose (10+ mmol/L) is accompanied by symptoms, usually falling into three categories:
A fasting blood glucose level of 10+ mmol/L may cause numbness in the hands and feet, dizziness, and fatigue—these are warning signs of elevated blood glucose.
In the early stage of high blood glucose (6–10 mmol/L), you may experience dry mouth, frequent urination, and hunger; these symptoms are often overlooked.
Persistently high blood glucose (above 10 mmol/L) can lead to blurred vision and weight loss, which requires serious attention.
Generally, elevated blood glucose (fasting 10+ mmol/L) comes with noticeable symptoms that may cause anxiety, but there is no need for panic. We can monitor whether our blood glucose is high, and checking blood glucose is very convenient nowadays.
When you find your blood glucose is elevated, you should pay sufficient attention to it.