10 Signs of High Blood Sugar
High Blood Sugar Sign #10: Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain may be a sign of high blood sugar. It occurs when blood sugar levels are extremely high. It can affect people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Very high blood sugar levels and low insulin can force the body to use an alternative source of energy called ketones. Ketones are produced when fat is broken down to produce energy. Ketones are acidic, and when they flood the bloodstream, they cause ketoacidosis. This usually occurs in people with type 1 diabetes. When very high blood sugar occurs in a person with type 2 diabetes, it can cause a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or HHS.
Both ketoacidosis and HHS cause abdominal pain in addition to other abdominal issues like vomiting, nausea and cramps. These are serious signs of high blood sugar that may require inpatient treatment.
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