In the recent episode of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, a Netflix show, Maheep Kapoor , wife of Sanjay Kapoor, shared her dramatic struggle with a sudden spike in her blood sugar levels. She recalled how stressful that situation was for her entire family, including her daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, and husband Sanjay Kapoor. She was immediately admitted to the ICU, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Maheep disclosed that her blood sugar levels went to 700 mg/dl, which can be concerning as well as life-threatening. For instance, normal fasting blood sugar levels must be around 70 to 100 mg/dl. Sugar levels above 126 mg/dl can be concerning for those who are non-diabetic. This dangerous spike in your blood sugar is also known as hyperglycemia. This condition can negatively affect an individual's life while increasing the risk of various health complications. Maheep's struggle with hyperglycemia is a reminder of how one shouldn't overlook this condition and understand its severity. Managing your blood sugar levels is essential for the betterment of your health and well-being

Understanding Hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia is defined as a condition where excess sugar (glucose) is found in the bloodstream. This condition is more common in those who are diagnosed with diabetes. But various factors can trigger this condition such as stress, certain health issues, or unhealthy amounts of sugar intake. When your blood sugar levels increase beyond the healthy range, your body may struggle to keep up with this abrupt change. It might become challenging for your body to produce or use insulin effectively. Insulin is a type of hormone that helps your body to convert glucose into energy to function properly. This excess glucose produced during Hyperglycemia starts to hijack your bloodstream. Over time, this can negatively damage or harm your organs and blood vessels if not addressed promptly

Nerve damage

Conditions like high blood sugar levels can lead to neuropathy (also known as nerve damage) in some cases. Over time, one can experience a range of symptoms, such as numbness, tingling sensation, and unbearable pain in the hands or feet

Cardiovascular issues

This condition severely affects your heart while increasing the risk of various heart-related complications. It can significantly affect your blood vessels and the arteries.

Kidney disease

Excess amounts of glucose in your bloodstream can pose a severe threat to your kidneys and their functioning. It can potentially lead to kidney failure in many

Eye damage

Extremely high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels present in your eyes. This can further lead to issues related to your vision or even blindness in some, making it concerning

Increased risk of infections

People with hyperglycemia are at higher risk of contracting various health complications, including infections. This is also because your immune system is more likely to get weakened, making the body more susceptible to infections

Foot problems

Poor blood circulation and nerve damage during this condition can lead to serious foot infections like amputation that may become problematic in the future

Skin condition

High blood sugar levels can negatively affect your skin and the way it looks. As time passes by, it can create a favorable environment for various bacteria and pathogens to breed

Conclusion:

Through her brave disclosure, Maheep Kapoor is helping to break the silence around adult-onset Type 1 diabetes. Her experience is a wake-up call for anyone ignoring symptoms or delaying medical advice—highlighting how lifestyle, hormones, and genetics can all converge to create health risks we might not see coming.