Elevated blood sugars are unsuitable for your body, and prolonged exposure to high blood sugars can devastate your organs (specifically your heart, kidneys, and eyes).

Recognizing the signs of high glucose levels and regular testing can help to keep you aware and in control of this vital part of being a diabetic.

The symptoms that indicate your blood sugar is too high are the same signs you might recognize from when you were first diagnosed with diabetes – an extreme thirst, frequent urination, and a feeling of lethargy. The good news is that once you know how your body reacts to high blood sugar, you can act more quickly because you know what is going on with your body.

If you are sick or are taking certain medications, your blood glucose levels could be higher than usual. It is essential to advise your pharmacist that you have diabetes when picking up your prescription. They can advise you of the side effects you can expect and what you should do about them, if anything.

If your blood sugar is high everyday at the same time, it may be a signal that your body needs more insulin. If you are comfortable adjusting your dosage, do so in small increments.

If you are not comfortable, a call to your doctor or diabetes educator is in order, and they can advise you on any adjustments that you will need to make.

Also, could you review what you have eaten recently?

If you have tried new food, been less active lately, or eaten food high in carbohydrates, that is probably the reason for the high blood sugar readings. Once you know the reason for the high blood sugar, you can do something to fix it and prevent it from happening again.