Here Are 8 Early Warning Signs That Indicate If You Have Diabetes And Shouldn't Be Ignored

Dec 18, 2016 Christine 38 views
Here Are 8 Early Warning Signs That Indicate If You Have Diabetes And Shouldn't Be Ignored

#8 Getting Thirsty and Urinating Excessively

This happens to be one of the most common indicator signs of diabetes. You are thirst at all times and can't seem to quite quench your thirst but still end up using the bathroom way more than you should.

#7 Sudden Weight Loss with Being Hungry at all Times

You notice a sudden weight loss which has got nothing to do with exercise or dieting. Normally, if you lose 5% of your weight in 6 months to 1 year, then you should be worried.

#6 Fatigue

If you are constantly suffering from fatigue coupled with the above two symptoms, it's due to the dehydration caused from constant urination.

Next symptom is a pretty serious indicator....

#5 Blurred Vision

The next symptom is sudden blurriness of vision at times and finding it hard to focus your vision. Diabetes or not, the moment you experience this symptom consult a doctor at once.

#4 Sores heal slowly

Diabetes slows down the rate at which you heal since it interferes with the body's natural healing functions. Though this is not a definite indicator of diabetes, but it is pretty widely noticed in diabetic people.

#3 Prone to Infections

Diabetic patients suffer from frequent infections. Just like when it comes to the healing process, the immune system of those suffering from diabetes weakens drastically making them more prone to infections.

Read on to know the remaining two symptoms!

#2 Numbness, Tingling or Burning in your Hand and Feet

This is commonly referred to as 'diabetic neuropathy.' This is due to nerve damage resulting from high blood sugar and is most commonly seen in hands and feet.

#1 Skin Conditions

Diabetes causes a lot of changes in your skin condition. From sudden changes in your skin color to the formation of boils, carbuncles, and even blisters. All these are a resultant of diabetes.

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