Diabetes
is known as the silent killer, so don't disregard these 10 early indications.
This is because the disease's early symptoms are extremely simple to overlook.
Read this article all the way through and share it with your friends so that
you're all aware of the most common warning flags. Remember that early
detection can save lives.
Diabetes Signs and Symptoms
1. Increased Thirst and Urination
These are the most prevalent diabetic symptoms. Your
kidneys are unable to absorb all of the excess sugar in your body if you have
this condition. As a result, it ends up in your urine, carrying fluids from
other tissues with it. This causes you to urinate more frequently and
dehydrates you, so you drink more to relieve your thirst, which leads to even
more frequent urination, and it's a vicious cycle. When is it too much? Of
course, we all have varying amounts of activity and fluid intake. However, the
average healthy person urinates 6 to 7 times per day, with some individuals
urinating up to 10 times per day. However, if someone realizes that their
excursions to the restroom are becoming more frequent than usual and are
interfering with daily living. It could be a sign that you need to see a doctor.
2. Increased Hunger
Along with increased thirst and urine, the third most
prevalent indicator of diabetes is a persistent feeling of hunger. If your body
doesn't create enough or any insulin, or if it doesn't react to it properly. It
is unable to convert food into the glucose that your cells require for energy,
resulting in increased hunger that persists even after eating. In fact, eating
raises blood sugar levels even further, exacerbating the problem. Even if you
don't have any other diabetic symptoms, you should see your doctor if you keep
eating but your hunger remains.
3. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes makes you feel weak and exhausted all of the
time for the same reason that it makes you hungry all of the time. Your cells
don't get enough glucose to use as fuel. This tiredness is exacerbated by the
dehydration produced by frequent urination. Plus, having to get up several
times during the night to use the bathroom isn't conducive to getting a good
night's sleep. Your body is just sapped with energy as a result of all of this.
Chronic exhaustion also makes you irritable. After all, who would be cheerful
in these circumstances? Fatigue can be caused by a variety of factors,
including a high-carbohydrate diet, too much coffee, and age. However, when
combined with the other symptoms on this list, it may indicate diabetes.
4. Blurred Vision
When blurred vision isn't caused by a significant eye
condition. It could be an indication of diabetes. It occurs as a result of
fluid movement, which causes the lens of your eye to enlarge and alter its
shape. This has an effect on the eyes' capacity to focus, and things begin to appear
hazy or fussy. These alterations are normally reversible, and as your blood
sugar levels stabilize with medication, your vision should return to normal. If
diabetes is not controlled, these abnormalities might worsen and result in
blindness. The frightening part is that if things go wrong, there's no turning
back. That's a high price to pay for disregarding a health issue.
5. Weight Loss without Cause
You may probably predict that this weight loss isn't due
to food and exercise because it's unexplained. Patients with diabetes can lose
10 to 20 pounds in as little as two or three months. Because the body can't use
glucose as an energy source, it turns to fat and muscle for fuel. This results
in weight loss. Your kidneys may also be harmed. Because they have to work
harder to get rid of the sugar because your body uses all available fluids in a
desperate attempt to generate pee, dehydration contributes to the fast weight
loss. Unexpected weight loss is a common type 1 diabetes warning symptom.
However, it can also happen to patients with type 2 diabetes.
6. Skin Drying
As previously stated, excess sugar in the body passes
through the urine and draws fluids from other tissues with it. Your skin, the
body's largest organ, is among these other tissues. Skin that has been emptied
of fluids becomes dry and irritating, believe it or not. Scratching such dry
places can rip apart the skin and lead to infection, which is extremely
dangerous. If you have diabetes, you must take extra precautions to keep your
skin hydrated and healthy.
7. Yeast Infection
Diabetes compromises your immune system, making you more
susceptible to infections. Yeast and other fungi feed on glucose and flourish
in such a sugary environment. As a result, yeast and fungal infections are
typical symptoms of diabetes. Vaginal yeast infections should be avoided by
women in particular. They could manifest for reasons other than diabetes.
However, it's always a good idea to double-check that it was a doctor's visit.
8. Slow Healing
High blood sugar not only causes inflammation in cuts and
sores but also causes poor circulation, making it difficult for blood to reach
and repair injured skin areas, which can be many as the skin ages. This is
especially true of the feet, and it's not uncommon for diabetic individuals to
develop foot sores, which can lead to even more serious complications.
Amputation is occasionally required. If your cuts and wounds are taking longer
to heal than they used to. Make sure to tell your doctor about it.
9. Dark Patches of Skin
Acanthosis is a disorder that causes dark spots of skin
with a velvety texture in Nigerians. These patches commonly form on the neck,
in the armpits, in the groin, inside the elbows, behind the knees, and on the
knuckles, where the skin wrinkles or folds. While this skin problem can affect
otherwise healthy people, it is a common indicator of pre-diabetes or diabetes
and should be investigated by your doctor.
10. Numb or Tingling Hands and Feet
Another typical symptom of diabetes is numbness,
tingling, or discomfort in the hands, feet, fingers, or toes. As previously
stated, excessive blood sugar causes poor circulation; nevertheless, you may
not be aware that poor circulation can harm your nerves. Because they are the
furthest from the heart, the hands and feet are the first to suffer. Keeping
your blood sugar in check can benefit you greatly, and your circulation should
improve with treatment, as it will with many other symptoms on this list.
Remember, diabetes is a chronic disease that, if left untreated, can lead to a
variety of significant problems. The sooner it is recognized, the easier it
will be to manage and the longer your life will be. Make an appointment with
your doctor as soon as possible if you detect any of these symptoms, especially
several of them together. Different tests are done to determine whether or not
you have diabetes. As a result, doing only one of them is insufficient for
accurate diagnosis. However, if you observe a change in your health, you should
never ignore, postpone, or avoid seeing a doctor. Whether it's the symptoms on
this list or anything else, you must be willing to put money and time into your
health. After all, it is the most valuable possession you possess.
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