10 Metabolic Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #3: Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia is the situation where there is excessive glucose circulating in the bloodstream. It can be defined as having a blood sugar level of more than 100mg/dl. Metabolic syndrome is associated to insulin resistance resulting in hyperglycemia. Insulin resistance means that the cells of your tissues (i.e. muscles, fat, liver) can’t respond properly to insulin and are unable to use glucose from the blood for energy. As a response, the pancreas secretes more insulin, however, glucose levels continue to increase in the blood.
Some symptoms that patients may experience with hyperglycemia include polyuria (excessive urination volume), polyphagia (increased appetite), blurry vision, restlessness, fatigue, loss of weight, and poor wound healing.
