Tingling in Hands and Feet With Frequent Urination: Could It Be Diabetes?
Tingling in the hands or feet can be easy to dismiss. Maybe a foot feels like it is “asleep,” your fingers have pins-and-needles sensations, or your hands feel strangely numb for a few minutes. Frequent urination may seem unrelated, especially if you have simply been drinking more water than usual. But when these symptoms happen […]
Always Thirsty and Urinating a Lot: Could Your Blood Sugar Be Too High?
If you are constantly thirsty and finding yourself in the bathroom much more often than usual, it is easy to blame the weather, drinking more water, caffeine, or simply having a small bladder. But when excessive thirst and frequent urination happen together, especially without an obvious reason, high blood sugar is one possibility worth taking […]
Why Is My Blood Sugar High Even When I Haven’t Eaten Sugar?
It can be confusing to check your blood sugar and see a high number when you have not eaten candy, desserts, soda, or other obvious sources of sugar. You may even have skipped a meal and still notice that your glucose is higher than expected. So, why does this happen? The short answer is that […]
What Happens If Blood Sugar Reaches 500? When to Go to the ER
A blood sugar reading of 500 mg/dL can be frightening, especially when it appears suddenly on a home glucose meter. At that level, the concern is not simply that the number is “high.” Extremely elevated blood glucose can be a sign that the body does not have enough effective insulin and may be moving toward […]
What Level of Blood Sugar is Dangerous?
You probably know that blood sugar levels are crucial for your health, but how do you know when those levels are too high or too low? Imagine you’re cruising through your day, feeling fine, and suddenly, out of nowhere, your blood sugar spikes or plummets. That’s when things can get scary. Blood sugar imbalances don’t […]