2.7 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose
Beingawareofthesymptomsofhighorlowbloodglucosecanhelpyouunderstandyourtestresultsand
decidewhattodoiftheyseemunusual.Herearethemostcommonsymptoms:
• H ighbloodglucose(hyperglycaemia):fatigue,increasedappetiteorthirst,frequenturination,blurred
vision,headache,orgeneralaching.
• L owbloodglucose(hypoglycaemia):sweating,trembling,blurredvision,rapidheartbeat,tingling,or
numbnessaroundmouthorfingertips.
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WARNING
Ifyouareexperiencinganyofthesesymptoms,testyourbloodglucose.Ifyourbloodglucosetest
resultisdisplayedasLOorHI,contactyourhealthcareprofessionalimmediately.
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