What should I do if my blood sugar level gets high?

When you are diabetic and experience high sugar levels, you might see these symptoms:

- Feel thirsty frequently
- Frequent urination
- Feel tired
- Infections
- Blurred vision
- Weight loss

In such cases, you can try these treatment options at home:

1. Drink plenty of water: If you re diabetic and don't drink enough water, then the blood sugar can get concentrated making it harder to flow out in urine, leading to high blood sugar.
   
So, drinking water can help dilute the sugar in the blood and eliminate it through urine.

   
2. Exercise: When you exercise, your body becomes sensitive to insulin, leading to lower blood sugar.

3. Avoid Stress: When you are stressed, the body produces cortisol, a hormone that releases all stored glucose into the bloodstream leading to high blood sugar. Try to reduce stress by doing activities that you like such as: listening to your favorite songs.

4. Have a Proper Sleep: When you don't sleep well, your body becomes more insensitive to insulin causing high blood sugar. So try to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep.

5. Limit carbs intake: The more carbs you eat, the more glucose is formed in the body, which leads to high blood sugar. So, try to limit your carb intake.

• Remember to check your ketone levels, when you have symptoms of high blood sugar. If ketone levels are above 80 mg/ deciliter, consult your doctor immediately.

Source:-
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2. Bolla, A. M., Caretto, A., Laurenzi, A., Scavini, M., & Piemonti, L. (2019). Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Nutrients, 11(5), 962. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11050962

3. Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar. (n.d.). Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar. Retrieved May 24, 2024, from https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar/

4. The importance of exercise when you have diabetes. (n.d.). The importance of exercise when you have diabetes. Retrieved May 24, 2024, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-exercise-when-you-have-diabetes

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