Dry and Itchy Skin: The poor blood circulation leads to itchiness, especially in the lower parts of the legs
Difficulty Concentrating: The lack of insulin impedes the removal of glucose from the bloodstream into the cells, reducing many bodily functions, and causing tiredness and inability to concentrate.
Dry Mouth: The mouth can feel very dry due to the elevated glucose levels.
Recurrent Infections: Certain recurring infections might also indicate high sugar levels in the blood.
Dysfunction of the thyroid, adrenal and pituitary glands- These issues, as well as pancreas issues, might be another sign of high glucose levels.
Thirst: The excessive work of the kidneys with the aim to filter and absorb the excess sugar causes thirst as a way for the fluids to eliminate it through the urine.
Slow Healing Wounds: In case the bruises or wounds need much more time to heal than usual, you might suffer from high blood sugar.
Always Hungry: The reduced levels of the hormone incretin, which reduces the flow of sugar from the liver after meals, leads to constant hunger. This can happen shortly after eating, as a way to again increase blood sugar levels.
Constant Fatigue or Extreme Tiredness: If your thyroid level is low, there is a good chance you are going to feel tired, sleepy or depressed. In order to fight infections, it takes energy, which can result in constant fatigue and high blood sugar levels.
Skin Changes: Discolorations, skin growths, and dark, thick skin areas on the hands and neck might indicate this condition too.
Tingling and Numbness: The nerve damage, or neuropathy, that results from the elevated blood sugar also leads to tingling and numbness in certain body areas.
Impotence: If left untreated, this problem might lead to damage to the blood vessels and nerves and cause impotence in men.