Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – 07:00 WIB
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VIVA – Blood sugar height or hyperglycemia can produce a number of signs, such as low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia can affect people with diabetes types 1 and 2 and pregnant women with gestational diabetes.
Superintendent Pharmacist at Medicine Direct, Hussain Abdeh, said that too high a blood sugar level can cause a number of symptoms.
“One of the most talked about is the fruity smell on your breath, which can occur due to high levels of ketones,” he said, quoted by VIVA from the Express page, Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
“You may feel a very dry mouth at the same time and also experience extreme thirst. You may feel the need to urinate more often than usual, this could also be a sign of high blood sugar levels,” he adds.
Illustration of diabetes check.
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However, the pharmacist said, drinking adequate amounts of water every day, can help the kidneys get rid of excess sugar through urine.
“This can help lower your blood sugar level if it’s too high. Research has also shown that people who drink enough water have a lower likelihood of high blood sugar levels,” he said.
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