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Hyperglycemia awareness

Hyperglycemia is an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood, often caused by not enough insulin or cells not responding well to insulin.

Long-term high blood sugar increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, eye disease and other complications.

How to effectively monitor high blood sugar

Blood glucose meter

Use a blood glucose meter to regularly check blood sugar levels, including fasting blood sugar and postprandial blood sugar.

Glycated hemoglobin test

Evaluates blood sugar control by measuring glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, which reflect average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.

Continuous blood glucose monitoring

Real-time monitoring of blood sugar changes provides more detailed data to help adjust treatment plans.

Effects of high blood sugar on eye health

Long-term high blood sugar can increase the risk of eye diseases, including:

Diabetic retinopathy: High blood sugar damages retinal blood vessels, leading to blurred vision, loss of field of vision, and even blindness.

Cataracts: High blood sugar can promote the development of cataracts, causing the eyes to gradually lose transparency and affecting vision.

Glaucoma: High blood sugar may increase the risk of glaucoma, causing increased eye pressure and damage to the optic nerve.

Link between hyperglycemia and neurological disease

Hyperglycemia is closely associated with neurological disorders and may lead to diabetic neuropathy, including:

Peripheral neuropathy: High blood sugar damages peripheral nerves, causing paresthesia, pain, and numbness.

Autonomic neuropathy: High blood sugar damages the autonomic nervous system, affects the function of internal organs, and leads to gastrointestinal problems, urinary system problems, etc.

How high blood sugar affects kidney function

Glomerulosclerosis

High blood sugar can damage the glomeruli, leading to glomerulosclerosis and affecting the filtration function of the glomeruli.

Renal tubular damage

High blood sugar can also damage the renal tubules, affecting their ability to regulate water and electrolytes.

Glycosuria

High blood sugar causes the kidneys to excessively filter glucose, causing glucose to be excreted into the urine, causing diabetes.

Dietary recommendations for patients with hyperglycemia

Control carbohydrate intake

Choosing low-GI foods, such as whole grains, vegetables, and legumes, can help prevent sudden spikes in blood sugar.

Eat a balanced diet

Make sure each meal includes enough protein and healthy fats to help stabilize blood sugar levels.

Control the amount of food you eat

Avoid overeating and eating in portions can help control blood sugar.

Limit sugar intake

Avoid eating too much processed sugar and high-sugar foods and choose natural sweeteners, such as fruit.

Eat regular meals

Maintain regular eating times and avoid long periods of fasting or overeating.

Follow your doctor’s advice

Follow your doctor’s or nutritionist’s advice for a personalized diet plan.

Possible link between high blood sugar and cancer development

Research in recent years has shown a possible link between high blood sugar and the development of certain cancers.

Some studies have found that overactivity of insulin, insulin-like growth factors, and other growth factors during long-term hyperglycemia may promote the proliferation and growth of cancer cells.

In addition, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress in hyperglycemic states may also provide an environment for cancer development.

However, further research is needed to determine the exact association between hyperglycemia and cancer and the underlying mechanisms.