Seeing these 5 signs, be alert for the dangerous disease waiting at the door

Frequent urination

According to endocrinologist Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis (Cleveland Clinic, USA), when blood sugar levels become too high, the body will automatically find ways to eliminate this sugar. 'The water goes down the road, so you will lose large amounts of urine,' says Mary. So if you suddenly urinate too much for no apparent reason, for example waking up several times a night to urinate, see a doctor.

Constantly thirsty

As explained above, excessive urination will lead to the possibility that your body is dehydrated. According to the endocrinologist Poorani Goundan at Boston Medical Center (USA), many people who do not know themselves with diabetes have been quenched with sugary drinks made the situation worse by increasing blood sugar levels. .

Signs of dehydration include dark urine, weight loss and a burning sensation in the neck. Therefore, if you often feel thirsty with frequent urination, you should consult your doctor for diabetes testing.

Blurred vision

Both prediabetes and diabetes can have a negative effect on your vision. When blood sugar fluctuates from high to low, fluid leaks into the eyes. This happens because the body is overworked to get as much water as possible from the cells to get rid of excess sugar. Eventually this affects the eyes, causing the eyes to swell, change shape and reduce vision.

Extreme tiredness

In the same way that excess blood sugar can lead to hunger, the body can be exhausted in the same way. When your body doesn't get the fuel it needs, despite eating a full meal, you're sure to feel tired. This symptom may also exacerbate other risks for prediabetes.

But when the fatigue is chronic you will be less physically active. A sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet are the two biggest risk factors for prediabetes.

Numbness in limbs

According to 2017 statistics from Diabetes Care, numbness in the arms, hands, legs, feet, or tingling occurs in more than half of people with type 2 diabetes. reducing blood flow to the limbs and gradually damaging the blood vessels and nerves here.