It is very important to know how to recognize the symptoms of high blood sugar because it can lead to serious health issues.

CAUSES OF HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

Using too many steroids
Excessive eating
Dehydration
Common cold
Fatigue
Physical inactivity

SYMPTOMS OF INCREASED BLOOD SUGAR

Blurred vision
Frequent urination
Dry mouth
Impotence
Thirst
Difficulty focusing
Recurring infections
Slow healing wounds and cuts
Digestive problems
Increased appetite
Itchy and dry skin
Nerve problems
Weight gain and excess belly fat

HOW TO CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

In order to control the sugar levels in your blood you must pay attention to your food. You should avoid foods with high glycemic index. The GI shows the carbs number in certain food. Those with glycemic index 0-54 are considered low.



A LIST OF FOODS WITH LOW GI

Banana 52
Grapefruit 50
Orange 48
Carrot 47
Pineapple juice (220 g.) 46
Tomato juice (220 g.) 38
One cup of peas 54
One cup of green grapes (46
One cup of spaghetti 42
1 turkey sausage 28
Medium-sized apple 38
Medium-sized onion 10
1 cup of yogurt 23
One cup of cherries 22
1 cup of cashew nuts 22
One cup of nuts 15 a cup of hummus 6
1 cup of broccoli 10
1 egg 6
FOODS BETWEEN 55-69 GI:

One cup of white rice 64
1 cup of oatmeal 55
One tablespoon of honey 55
One serving of mac’n’cheese 64
A cup of brown rice 55
FOODS WITH HIGH GI:

Glucose (50 g.) 100
Cornflakes 1 portion 92
Baked potato medium-sized 85
Doughnut 76
A slice of white bread 70
Rice cake 76
2 cups of popcorn 70

Source: healthyfoodheadlines.net