People with diabetes can live for years without being aware of their pathology. According to MedikForum, the symptoms of a disease such as diabetes are due to those disorders that occur under the influence of high blood sugar levels. Among the most common signs of diabetes, doctors call the following conditions:
Frequent urination.
Constant feeling of thirst.
Increased fatigue.
Unintentional weight loss.
Itching in the genital area or recurrent thrush.
Prolonged healing of cuts and other skin lesions.
blurred vision
According to the NHS (UK Health Service), diabetes can also be “smelled”.
“Sweet breath can indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition that occurs due to the body’s inability to use glucose for energy production. Instead of glucose, it uses fat, during the breakdown of which ketones are released, ”the doctors informed.
The experts added that ketoacidosis can occur in two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Other symptoms of this condition include increased thirst and dry tongue, frequent urination, nausea, and abdominal pain.
There are also other unusual signs of diabetes.
Mood swings. There is growing evidence that uncontrolled diabetes can cause anxiety, irritability, moodiness, impatience, depression, or inappropriate behavior. These mood changes are closely related to fluctuations in blood sugar levels and are often an early symptom of diabetes.
Tingling in the legs. Up to 20% of people with diabetes experience neuropathy – nerve damage. Usually the symptoms of such a disorder sink into the legs. Patients report feeling a strange tingling sensation in their legs, loss of sensation, or imbalance.
Skin problems. Skin diseases are also common in diabetics. Their occurrence is affected by damage to the blood vessels and nerves leading to the skin due to high blood sugar. In particular, diabetes develops black acanthosis, which is characterized by the appearance of patches of dark velvety skin. They can be found on the back of the neck and in places where there are skin folds: for example, on the palms, in the armpits or in the groin.
Source: Rosbalt
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