Mental function when hyperglycaemic

[IanCog]

Just out of curiosity does anyone feel that they become less able to perform mental tasks when their blood sugar is high?

 

[Snapsy]

Yes, definitely. When my working day starts to go pear shaped (but I'm not hypO,) I generally find that I'm hyPER.

I'm type 1 and able to correct with insulin, but if I'm waaaaay high I generally finding myself having to draw a line under that day and retreat - blood like syrup = it's too thick for brain to work - that's how I see it.

I know that doesn't sound very scientific, but that's how it feels.

 

[Lamont D]

I know the effects of both high and low blood glucose levels, also the horrible symptoms that happens when fluctuating blood glucose levels occur.
A lot of mental problems arise gradually unless you get control.
I called this period of my life, my hypo hell!
It was bloody awful!

 

[Natalie1974]

Definitely...thankfully doesn't happen at all often these days...but when it does...concentration goes right out the window...all I can think of is my bed.

 

[azure]

Just out of curiosity does anyone feel that they become less able to perform mental tasks when their blood sugar is high?

No, I just become irritable. How high is your blood sugar when you feel like that @IanCog ?

 

[Oldvatr]

No. I feel fine with levels of 33+, with the meter flashing Ketones at me. Was regularly hitting 25+ with the lowest probably around 10 mmol/L. My HbA1c at the time wa 99.
Have now gained better control, with my last HbA1c of 53 and daily average coming in at below 7.0 mmol/L

I have no, repeat no, clues when i have hyper levels.

 

[bazzybuggs]

Yes, definitely. When my working day starts to go pear shaped (but I'm not hypO,) I generally find that I'm hyPER.

I'm type 1 and able to correct with insulin, but if I'm waaaaay high I generally finding myself having to draw a line under that day and retreat - blood like syrup = it's too thick for brain to work - that's how I see it.

I know that doesn't sound very scientific, but that's how it feels.

I totally get what you mean. It almost feels as if my blood is thicker lol. And any physical exertion feels like I'm moving/walking through treacle.

 

[Snapsy]

That's exactly it! And one step further on than that is agonising cramp in the backs of my knees - I blame that on syrupy too-thick blood every time!