High Blood Sugar (Type 2 Diabetes): Signs and When to See Doctor
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High blood sugar, wey doctors fit call type 2 diabetes, na condition wey happen when body no fit control sugar level for blood well.
Sugar for blood na important source of energy.
But when blood sugar too high for long time, e fit damage body organs and blood vessels.
That na why early diagnosis and proper treatment important.
Normal Blood Sugar Range
Doctors dey measure blood sugar levels with blood test.
General ranges:
Normal blood sugar (wen u never chop for morning):
• about 70 – 99 mg/dL
or
• 3.9 – 5.5 mmol/L
Before u get the full condtion(Prediabetes) range:
• about 100 – 125 mg/dL
Diabetes range:
• 126 mg/dL or higher (fasting)
Doctors fit use these tests to diagnose diabetes.
Regular check up go helps detect diabetes early.
Wetin Fit Cause High Blood Sugar?
1️⃣ Insulin No Dey Work Well
Body get hormone wey dem call insulin.
Insulin help move sugar from blood enter body cells.
For type 2 diabetes, body cells no dey respond to insulin well.
This one fit make sugar gather for blood.
2️⃣ Excess Body Weight
Too much body weight, especially for stomach area, fit increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
3️⃣ Family History
If diabetes dey common for family, your own risk fit higher.
4️⃣ Lifestyle Factors
Some habits fit increase the risk, like:
• no enough exercise
• unhealthy food
• too much sugary food or drink
Common Signs of High Blood Sugar
Symptoms fit start small small.
Common signs include:
• urinating often
• too much thirst
• hunger wey too much
• tiredness
• blurred vision
• wounds wey slow to heal
Some people fit also notice weight loss or frequent infections.
When You Suppose See Doctor?
See doctor if:
• you dey thirsty all the time
• you dey urinate often
• your body dey tired often
• wound no dey heal quickly
• your vision dey blur
Simple blood test fit confirm whether blood sugar high.
Why E Important To Check Early?
If high blood sugar no managed well, e fit lead to:
• kidney problem
• eye problem
• nerve damage
• heart disease
Early diagnosis fit help prevent these complications.
Final Advice
Type 2 diabetes fit be managed well with proper treatment, healthy food, exercise, and regular check-up.
Early diagnosis important.
If you notice symptoms, no delay check.
Medical References
• World Health Organization – Diabetes Guidelines
• American Diabetes Association – Type 2 Diabetes
• CDC – Diabetes Information
Medical Disclaimer
This article na for education purpose only.
E no replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified health professional.
If you get symptoms or concerns about your health, make trained health worker examine you.