7 Signs Your Body’s Had Too Much Sugar

Chances are you’ve experienced a sugar rush – that euphoric, energetic feeling you have after eating certain foods – and the dreaded crash that follows.

While the initial bite of a favorite snack may bring joy, the potential health impacts aren’t so thrilling.

“Consuming too much sugar increases your risk of developing prediabetes, diabetes and a plethora of other chronic health conditions,” says Katherine Masoud, APRN, primary care provider and certified diabetes care and education specialist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.

So how do you know when your body has reached its capacity? Masoud shares seven warning signs to watch out for.
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Spotting the red flags

The first step to prevent such chronic health conditions, she adds, is as simple as recognizing these warning signs.

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