Side Effects of Type 2 Diabetes — Continued

Severely low blood sugar has the potential to cause accidents, injuries, coma, and even death.

Low blood sugar symptoms include:

• Rapid heartbeat
• Being unusually pale
• Sleepiness
• Blurred or impaired vision
• Tingling or numbness in your lips or tongue
• Headaches
• Weakness or fatigue
• Confusion
• Shakiness
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Sweating, chills, and clamminess
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Hunger and nausea
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness

The only way to know for sure if you are experiencing hypoglycemia is to check your blood sugar levels with a glucose meter. If you are unable to test your blood sugar but have low blood sugar symptoms, the American Diabetes association advises taking action. To raise your blood sugar quickly:

• Drink ½ cup of orange juice or regular (not diet) soda.
• Eat two tablespoons of raisins or one tablespoon of sugar or honey.
• Take a glucose tablet.

Symptom of high blood sugar

Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) is a serious diabetes complication marked by extremely high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).

Older people who have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes tend to get HHNS, but it’s often a side effect of type 2 diabetes. It usually occurs if someone with uncontrolled blood sugar has an infection or an illness.

As blood sugar levels spike, your body tries to get rid of the extra sugar with excessive urination which causes unusual thirst. Untreated HHNS can lead to seizures, coma, and death.

It can take several days or weeks for the condition to develop. Seek medical help if you have warning signs such as:

• Blood sugar level over 600 mg/dl
• Dry, parched mouth and excessive thirst
• Sleepiness or confusion
• Loss of vision
• Hallucinations
• Weakness on one side of your body
• Warm, dry skin but no perspiration

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