As with any condition, symptoms vary from individual to individual. Some of the common symptoms of blood sugar issues include the following:
a) Hypoglycemia: Typical symptoms are:
- Fatigue, most intense after eating
- Extreme irritability on missing a meal
- Mood swings with nervousness and anxiety
- Dizziness and light-headedness
- Memory Problems and Confusion
- Inability to Concentrate
- Hunger between and after meals
- Waking in the middle of the night to eat.
- Craving sugar & carbohydrate rich foods
- Shakiness
- Sweating
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
b) Hyperglycemia: Some of the symptoms are:
- Brain fog or inability to concentrate.
- Weakness
- Weight Gain for Type II and Weight Loss for Type I
- Increased Thirst
- Increased Urination
- High susceptibility to infections
- Increased hunger, which in turn can lead to an over-weight situation.
- Fatigue
- Sugar and carbohydrate cravings.
c) Insulin Resistance: Signs of this syndrome are:
- Abdominal fat, weight gain, inability to lose weight.
- Intense fatigue and sleepiness especially after eating.
- Brain fog, poor memory, loss of creativity, poor grades in school and learning disabilities.
- Unstable blood sugar, meaning highs and lows
- Anxiety, jittery feelings, dizziness, aggravation.
- Sugar and carbohydrate cravings
- Intestinal bloating from high carbohydrates.
- Depression
Watch our video to learn more about Snack Alternatives and Diabetes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRoV14aSWAA
Young Naturopathic
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