Most people with diabetes don’t learn until it’s too late and they have complications. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that can have very serious or life-threatening complications if it’s uncontrolled. The key to managing diabetes is catching it early. But the warning signs of diabetes can be easy to overlook, especially in the early stages.
These are six warning signs of diabetes you shouldn’t ignore:
You’re drinking more water.
If you notice yourself drinking more water than usual, it could mean that your body is trying to compensate for high blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels rise, it causes the body to produce more urine. And when you urinate, your body loses water. As a result, you may feel the need to drink more fluids to quench your thirst.
High blood sugar is a persistent–and high blood sugar levels can lead to a host of long-term complications. So by drinking more water, you are keeping your blood sugar at a good level and preventing serious health problems. If you notice yourself drinking more water than usual, it could mean that your body is trying to compensate for high blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels rise, it causes the body to produce more urine. And when you urinate, your body loses water. As a result, you may feel the need to drink more fluids to quench your thirst.
You take more frequent trips to the bathroom.
If you find yourself going to the bathroom more often than usual, it could be a sign of diabetes. When blood sugar levels are high, the body produces more urine. And when you urinate, your body gets rid of water and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. As a result, you may feel
Fatigue
If you’re feeling tired all the time, it could be a sign that your body isn’t getting the energy it needs from food. That’s because when diabetes isn’t controlled, sugar stays in your bloodstream instead of being used for energy. So if you’re constantly tired, it could be a diabetes warning sign. If you’re feeling tired all time and your weight is getting higher, there may be a reason. You may be in danger of developing diabetes. if you’re tired all the time, it could be a sign that your body’s not getting the energy it needs from food. that’s because when diabetes isn’t controlled, sugar stays in your bloodstream instead of being used for energy. High blood sugar levels can also damage the tiny blood When diabetes isn’t properly controlled, the body has trouble converting glucose (sugar) into energy. As a result, you may feel tired and sluggish.
Dry mouth and itchy skin
If you have diabetes, your body is not able to properly process sugars. This can cause your mouth to feel dry and your skin to become itchy.
Blurry vision
If diabetes is not under control, it can cause fluid retention and changes in the shape of your eye lens, leading to blurry vision. If diabetes is not managed, it can cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves in your eyes. This can lead to vision problems and even blindness.
Slow-healing wounds
Diabetes can cause changes in the blood vessels and nerves, which can lead to problems with healing. If you have diabetes and notice that cuts or scrapes take longer to heal than usual, it’s important to see a doctor.
Frequent infections
Diabetes can weaken the immune system, making it more difficult for your body to fight off infection. If you have diabetes and notice that you’re getting more infections than usual, be sure to see a doctor.
The Takeaway
Having one or more of these symptoms doesn’t guarantee that you have diabetes. And diabetes isn’t diagnosed based on symptoms alone. But it wouldn’t help to ignore them. If you’re having symptoms, you should make an appointment with your primary doctor or nearest Minute Clinic*. Also, keep an eye on your symptoms by regularly tracking them. I
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