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What are the signs your blood sugar is too high? Here are 5 Warning Signs

When it comes to blood sugar, the signals can be subtle. Many people live with high blood sugar also known as hyperglycemia for a long time without even realizing it. Over time, untreated high blood sugar can take a serious toll on your heart, kidneys and nerves. Recognizing these five common warning signs is the first step toward taking control of your health. 1. Persistent Fatigue When blood sugar is too high, it stays in your bloodstream instead of fueling your cells, leaving you feeling constantly drained.   2. Frequent Headaches Elevated glucose levels can trigger headaches by causing dehydration or affecting how your brain receives the fuel it needs to function properly.  3. Blurry Vision Excess glucose can cause the lenses in your eyes to swell, which temporarily affects your ability to focus. While this type of blurry vision is often temporary and can improve once blood sugar is managed, it is a warning sign that your levels are out of balance. 4. Fre...

Defeat the “Metabolic Menace”: 5 Ways to Dodge Diabetes

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Diabetes is not a villain that appears overnight. It’s a slow-moving shift in how your body processes energy, often signaled by stubborn belly fat, afternoon brain fog and relentless sugar cravings. Here are five ways to prevent the menace in its tracks: ·           Get regular health screening. ·            Reduce consumption of sugar and refined carbs. ·             Eat balanced, whole- food diets focusing on vegetables and fruits, whole grains like   Fonio   and  healthy  fats . ·           Exercise Regularly for at least 150 minutes per week. ·           Maintaining healthy weight. Conclusion You can rewrite the script. By shifting from "management" to "prevention," you can reclaim your metabolic health. Remember: Prevention is better than Cure. Talk to a Health Professional or reach out to AMAATI's Reg...

DIABETES: The Metabolic Menace - Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

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How do you feel when diabetes starts? 🤔 For many, the first sign isn't pain, but a sense of plummeting energy levels.   Let's dig deeper into these warning signs: 1.       Unquenchable Thirst (Polydipsia ): Frequent thirst, dry mouth, and nighttime cravings for water. 2.       The Hungry Goat Syndrome : Persistent hunger, even after meals. 3.       Extreme Fatigue : Tiredness despite adequate rest. 4.       Frequent Urination : Disrupted sleep with multiple nighttime trips to the washroom. 5.       Blurry Vision : Foggy lens, unclear vision. 6.       Slow-Healing Wounds/Cuts : Prolonged healing time. 1.       Tingling : Needles and pins sensation in hands and or legs. 2.       Numbness : Lack of feeling in hands and or legs 3.       Unexplained...