If these symptoms occur frequently, it means blood sugar control is not adequate... How to prevent the progression of diabetes?

When blood sugar levels are abnormal, it is known that the "Three D's" symptoms—drowsiness, dizziness, and frequent urination—occur frequently. In addition, there are various abnormal signals that appear in the body when blood sugar is poorly controlled, which are easy to overlook and, if left untreated, can progress to diabetes. Therefore, it is necessary to observe carefully in daily life. Let's find out which symptoms to watch out for and how to respond to prevent the development of diabetes.

 

If blood sugar is not well controlled, drowsiness after meals may occur.

 

3 Signs That Blood Sugar Is Not Being Properly Controlled

1. Food coma

Food coma is a phenomenon where blood is diverted to the stomach for digestion, reducing blood flow to the brain, leading to decreased concentration and drowsiness. However, if you experience severe drowsiness after a high-carbohydrate meal or if symptoms of food coma occur more frequently than others, it may be a sign that blood sugar levels are not well controlled and caution is needed. People whose blood sugar is not well managed often experience a rapid rise in post-meal blood glucose followed by excessive insulin secretion, which quickly lowers blood sugar levels, leading to hypoglycemia. At this point, the body does not receive enough energy needed for physical activity, resulting in extreme drowsiness and fatigue, which can lead to food coma. Additionally, if symptoms such as dizziness and headaches, which are other signs of hypoglycemia, accompany these episodes, it is advisable to suspect blood sugar regulation issues and undergo testing.

 

☆2. Severe mood swings

Extreme emotional changes or becoming irritable without reason can also be signals that blood sugar regulation is not functioning well. When a rapid increase in blood sugar, known as a 'blood sugar spike,' occurs, an excessive supply of glucose to the brain leads to increased secretion of neurotransmitters like dopamine, making it difficult to maintain calm emotions, which can result in quick agitation or irritability. Conversely, when blood sugar drops sharply, the brain is deprived of necessary energy, and the sympathetic nervous system becomes overly activated. At this point, the heart beats rapidly, and one may become sensitive, experiencing emotional swings such as anxiety or depression.

 

☆3. Feeling of blurred or foggy vision

If blood sugar is not properly controlled, problems with vision can occur. When blood sugar rises, the eye's lens absorbs glucose and gradually swells, causing the refractive power of the lens to change, which can temporarily blur the vision and make the surroundings appear foggy. When blood sugar stabilizes again, the lens returns to normal, but repeated rapid changes in blood sugar can have long-term effects on the lens and vision, so caution is needed. Additionally, prolonged high blood sugar levels can easily damage thin microvessels; if the microvessels in the retina are damaged, it can cause swelling or minor bleeding in the retina, leading to blurred vision.

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How to manage blood sugar to prevent the progression of diabetes?

If these symptoms occur frequently, even if you have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes, there is a high risk of progressing to diabetes at any time, so it is advisable to pay attention to blood sugar management in daily life. It is recommended to reduce the intake of refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and sugar-containing beverages that sharply raise blood sugar levels when eating. Instead, it is better to eat plenty of foods rich in dietary fiber such as whole grains and vegetables, and when consuming proteins and fats, choose foods like fatty fish, chicken, and nuts. These foods help increase satiety without excessively raising blood sugar and are also beneficial for cardiovascular health.

 

Regular exercise is important, and even a light walk after each meal can effectively lower blood sugar levels. Generally, the time when blood sugar is at its highest is between 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating, and during this time, consuming glucose in the blood helps regulate and prevent a spike in blood sugar. Additionally, it can prevent glucose from being converted into fat and stored in the liver, which can help prevent obesity. The more obese a person is, the higher their insulin requirements and the more their pancreatic function declines, increasing the risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, it is also important to prevent the progression to diabetes.

 

At the same time as managing blood sugar levels, it is important to check your blood sugar when symptoms are suspected. Regularly recording what foods you ate, what symptoms appeared, and what your blood sugar levels were can help in managing blood sugar. Having these records can also be valuable for diagnosis and treatment even after progressing to diabetes, so it is recommended to make checking and recording blood sugar a habit.

 

An Se-jin, HiDoc Health and Medical Reporter

 

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